Benjamin Moore

China Blue

2052-60

China Blue is a light sky blue with a subtle green undertone and an LRV of 65.01. It reads bright and airy while keeping a cool cast. It works in bedrooms, bathrooms, or casual living areas.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Ice or Seafoam for a light palette. Blue Danube or Polo Blue add deeper blues, while Natural Linen introduces a warm neutral.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2052-60

Collection

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China 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 China Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

184°

Cyan Family

Lightness

79%

Light

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

65.0
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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
#B3DBDE
RGB Decimal
179, 219, 222
RGB Percent
70.2%, 85.9%, 87.1%
HSL
184.2, 39.4%, 78.6%
HSV
184.2, 19.4%, 87.1%
CMYK
19.4%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 12.9%
YIQ
207.4, -24.8, -7.5
XYZ
57.11, 65.52, 78.74
CIE Lab
84.75, -12.36, -5.81
CIE Luv
84.75, -20.76, -6.89
Hunter Lab
80.94, -11.76, -5.88
Decimal
11787230

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel