Benjamin Moore

Five Dollar Bill

CC-812 / 809

Five Dollar Bill is a mid-tone blue with a clear gray undertone that softens saturation. With an LRV of 37.08, it reflects moderate light and reads balanced rather than dark. The hue avoids green shift, staying firmly within the blue range.

It is suitable for living spaces or offices where color depth is needed without heaviness. It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Simply White and other warm whites. Deeper blues such as Hale Navy increase contrast, while Stonington Gray or Healing Aloe support a quieter palette.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-812 / 809

Collection

Designer Classics

Five Dollar Bill 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 Five Dollar Bill under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Five Dollar Bill under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

206°

Cyan Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

37.1
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
#81A5C0
RGB Decimal
129, 165, 192
RGB Percent
50.6%, 64.7%, 75.3%
HSL
205.7, 33.3%, 62.9%
HSV
205.7, 32.8%, 75.3%
CMYK
32.8%, 14.1%, 0.0%, 24.7%
YIQ
157.3, -30.1, 0.8
XYZ
32.02, 35.38, 55.01
CIE Lab
66.05, -5.73, -17.83
CIE Luv
66.05, -18.75, -26.44
Hunter Lab
59.48, -4.98, -17.82
Decimal
8496576