Benjamin Moore
California Blue
2060-20
Pair it with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace or White Diamond for crisp contrast. Silver Mist or Golden Straw can be used to soften or warm the palette. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
2060-20
Collection
Color Preview
California Blue in Different Light
Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Blue
Strength
High
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
201°Cyan Family
Lightness
25%Dark
Saturation
100%Highly Saturated
LRV
9.8LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.
Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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