Benjamin Moore

I've Got the Blues

774

I've Got the Blues is a muted medium blue with cool undertones that give it a relaxed, faded quality. The LRV of 35.23 places it in the mid-range for light reflectance, providing presence without overwhelming a space. This shade works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas where a calm atmosphere is needed.

Compatible Benjamin Moore colors include White Dove and Gray Owl for lighter pairings, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy add depth. Revere Pewter or Manchester Tan introduce warm balance to the cool blue tone.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

774

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

I've Got the Blues 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 I've Got the Blues under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore I've Got the Blues under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

199°

Cyan Family

Lightness

58%

Medium

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

35.2

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

#6AA4BE

RGB Decimal

106, 164, 190

RGB Percent

41.6%, 64.3%, 74.5%

HSL

198.6, 39.3%, 58.0%

HSV

198.6, 44.2%, 74.5%

CMYK

44.2%, 13.7%, 0.0%, 25.5%

YIQ

149.6, -42.9, -4.1

XYZ

28.51, 33.33, 53.65

CIE Lab

64.43, -11.96, -19.29

CIE Luv

64.43, -27.15, -27.82

Hunter Lab

57.73, -10.10, -19.32

Decimal

6988990

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

I've Got the Blues Poolside Sea Swirl Dragons Lair

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

I've Got the Blues Blue Jean Reef Blue Tinted Ice

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

I've Got the Blues Folly Pink Toasted Pecan Pretty Rascal

Analogous

Adjacent colors

I've Got the Blues Simply Purple Pale Jade Purple Agate

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

I've Got the Blues Simply Purple Brocade Purple Agate

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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