Benjamin Moore

Georgian Bay

CC-782 / 1665

Georgian Bay is a blue with classic character and an LRV of 16.93, placing it in the medium-dark range. The cool undertones give it a nautical quality that works in both contemporary and traditional settings. This shade suits rooms where a restful blue presence is desired without going too dark.

Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl and Silver Marlin offer cool neutral pairings, while Kendall Charcoal provides deeper contrast. Alexandria Beige introduces warmth, and Whispering Spring or Sweet Dreams offer lighter blue-green options for a cohesive cool palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-782 / 1665

Collection

Designer Classics

Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Georgian Bay under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

16.9

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

#537284

RGB Decimal

83, 114, 132

RGB Percent

32.5%, 44.7%, 51.8%

HSL

202.0, 22.8%, 42.2%

HSV

202.0, 37.1%, 51.8%

CMYK

37.1%, 13.6%, 0.0%, 48.2%

YIQ

106.8, -24.3, -0.9

XYZ

13.75, 15.54, 24.10

CIE Lab

46.36, -6.34, -13.46

CIE Luv

46.36, -15.38, -18.16

Hunter Lab

39.42, -4.77, -11.72

Decimal

5468804

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Georgian Bay Folk Blue In the Midnight Hour Sailor's Coat

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Georgian Bay Palace Intrigue Windsurf Keepsakes

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Georgian Bay Clay Pot Dark Truffle Desert Carnation

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Georgian Bay Skyline Pacific Rim African Violet

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Georgian Bay Skyline Fully Purple African Violet

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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