Benjamin Moore

Mosaic

CC-874

Mosaic (CC-874) is a full-bodied cobalt blue from Benjamin Moore's Designer Classics Collection, with an LRV of 14.92 that places it firmly in the darker range. Its undertones lean slightly violet rather than green, giving it the particular depth associated with traditional cobalt pigments found on fine china and toile patterns. The color absorbs significant light, so it performs best in well-lit spaces or as an accent.

Pair it with Ultra White (CC-10) or Oxford White (CC-30) for sharp contrast, North Sea (CC-932) for tonal depth, and Moonshine (OC-56) for a softer neutral trim.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-874

Collection

Designer Classics

Mosaic 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 Mosaic under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mosaic under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

216°

Blue Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

49%

Moderate

LRV

14.9
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
#3862A3
RGB Decimal
56, 98, 163
RGB Percent
22.0%, 38.4%, 63.9%
HSL
216.4, 48.9%, 42.9%
HSV
216.4, 65.6%, 63.9%
CMYK
65.6%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 36.1%
YIQ
92.9, -46.0, 11.4
XYZ
12.61, 12.22, 36.34
CIE Lab
41.56, 6.89, -39.49
CIE Luv
41.56, -17.53, -58.18
Hunter Lab
34.96, 5.24, -42.37
Decimal
3695267

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel