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Benjamin Moore

Chesapeake Blue

CW-595

Chesapeake Blue is a mid-tone blue with a soft green undertone and an LRV of 48.88. It reads balanced and stays clear in mixed light. It suits bedrooms, studies, or living rooms where a muted blue is needed.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Classic Gray for a light neutral range. Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal add depth and contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-595

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Chesapeake 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

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

187°

Cyan Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

31%

Moderate

LRV

48.9
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV 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 Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#94C0C6
RGB Decimal
148, 192, 198
RGB Percent
58.0%, 75.3%, 77.6%
HSL
187.2, 30.5%, 67.8%
HSV
187.2, 25.3%, 77.6%
CMYK
25.3%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 22.4%
YIQ
179.5, -28.2, -7.4
XYZ
41.26, 48.07, 60.53
CIE Lab
74.87, -13.11, -7.78
CIE Luv
74.87, -22.40, -9.72
Hunter Lab
69.33, -11.78, -7.59
Decimal
9748678

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Chesapeake BlueSeaside ResortRendezvous BayFair Isle Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Chesapeake BlueHatchling BlueAqua SparkleBreathless

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Chesapeake BlueRaffia CreamFerris WheelPlayful Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Chesapeake BluePressed VioletCool JuniperPurpleheart

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Chesapeake BluePressed VioletFields of HeatherPurpleheart

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