Benjamin Moore

Gentle Breeze

589

Gentle Breeze is a bright aqua with distinct mint green undertones, leaning toward the cool end of the spectrum. With an LRV of 69.9, this shade reflects a good amount of light while maintaining noticeable color saturation. It works well in bathrooms, sunrooms, or coastal-style spaces where a fresh, cool tone is fitting.

For coordination, consider Benjamin Moore Decorator's White for trim, Hale Navy as a deep contrast, Kendall Charcoal for grounding accents, and Summer Shower as a lighter tonal companion.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

589

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Gentle Breeze 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 Gentle Breeze under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gentle Breeze under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

159°

Cyan Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

69.9

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

#B1E7D4

RGB Decimal

177, 231, 212

RGB Percent

69.4%, 90.6%, 83.1%

HSL

158.9, 52.9%, 80.0%

HSV

158.9, 23.4%, 90.6%

CMYK

23.4%, 0.0%, 8.2%, 9.4%

YIQ

212.7, -26.1, -17.3

XYZ

58.59, 71.25, 72.95

CIE Lab

87.61, -21.05, 3.63

CIE Luv

87.61, -27.05, 9.12

Hunter Lab

84.41, -19.92, 3.53

Decimal

11659220

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gentle Breeze Sea Treasure Adam Green Island Getaway

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gentle Breeze Caribbean Breeze Baby Green Minty Green

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gentle Breeze Strawberry Haute Pink Pink Destiny

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gentle Breeze Quench Blue Grassy Meadows Graupel

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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