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Benjamin Moore

Gossamer Blue

2123-40

Gossamer Blue is a mid-tone shade that balances gray, blue, and green undertones, producing a muted, soft appearance. With an LRV of 55.04, it reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms where a calm environment is desired. This color pairs naturally with Benjamin Moore White Dove for a crisp backdrop, Hale Navy for deeper contrast, Gray Owl for a tonal gray combination, and Palladian Blue for an analogous cool palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2123-40

Collection

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Gossamer 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 Gossamer Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

180°

Cyan Family

Lightness

74%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

55.0
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
#B3C8C8
RGB Decimal
179, 200, 200
RGB Percent
70.2%, 78.4%, 78.4%
HSL
180.0, 16.0%, 74.3%
HSV
180.0, 10.5%, 78.4%
CMYK
10.5%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%
YIQ
193.7, -12.5, -4.4
XYZ
49.67, 55.06, 62.65
CIE Lab
79.08, -7.08, -2.42
CIE Luv
79.08, -11.34, -2.46
Hunter Lab
74.20, -6.61, -2.34
Decimal
11782344

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gossamer BlueHarmoniousTasmanian SeaTropical Oasis

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gossamer BlueIcebergSwirling WaterBashful

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gossamer BlueImagineQuest GrayBare Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gossamer BlueSimply BlueBridal BouquetEnchanted

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Gossamer BlueSimply BlueLilac TimeEnchanted

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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