Benjamin Moore
Cape Blue
1642
Pair it with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl or Silver Mist for related cool neutrals. Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal provide darker contrast, and Pale Oak softens transitions. In north-facing light, the undertone stays cool and the shade can read deeper.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
1642
Collection
Benjamin Moore Classics
Cape Blue in Different Light
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Cyan/Teal
Strength
Medium
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
192°Cyan Family
Lightness
69%Medium
Saturation
20%Muted
LRV
46.9Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
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Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
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Cool spectrum
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