Benjamin Moore

Del Mar Blue

704 / HC-142

Del Mar Blue is a muted blue-green with noticeable green undertones that give it an organic, coastal quality. It has an LRV of 37.77, placing it in the medium-light range and making it suitable for rooms where moderate light absorption is acceptable. This color reads as subdued rather than saturated, functioning well on walls without overwhelming adjacent finishes.

It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Sea Foam, Soft Fern, Hale Navy, Simply White, and Edgecomb Gray. Use it in bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas where a grounded blue-green is needed.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

704 / HC-142

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Del Mar 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 Del Mar Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Del Mar Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

156°

Cyan Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

37.8

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

#93A9A0

RGB Decimal

147, 169, 160

RGB Percent

57.6%, 66.3%, 62.7%

HSL

155.5, 11.3%, 62.0%

HSV

155.5, 13.0%, 66.3%

CMYK

13.0%, 0.0%, 5.3%, 33.7%

YIQ

161.4, -10.2, -7.5

XYZ

32.57, 37.12, 38.71

CIE Lab

67.36, -9.46, 2.05

CIE Luv

67.36, -11.55, 4.56

Hunter Lab

60.92, -8.20, 1.80

Decimal

9677216

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Del Mar Blue Stratton Blue Cedar Mountains Victorian Tapestry

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Del Mar Blue Statue of Liberty Sheer Elegance Morning Song

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Del Mar Blue Fig Preserves Classy Plum Wild Geranium

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Del Mar Blue Silken Blue Scenic Drive Coast Of Maine

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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