Benjamin Moore

Nova Scotia Blue

796

Nova Scotia Blue by Benjamin Moore is a mid-tone cornflower blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its LRV of 36.26 places it in a balanced reflectance range, bright enough to read clearly on walls without appearing washed out. It suits bedrooms, reading areas, and coastal-style interiors where a blue tone can function as either the dominant wall color or a strong accent.

The cornflower hue leans slightly toward periwinkle without becoming purple. It coordinates well with Benjamin Moore Winter Ice, Harbor Haze, White Dove, Revere Pewter, and Hale Navy, supporting both tonal blue layering and neutral contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

796

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

207°

Cyan Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

36.3

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

#6BA3D0

RGB Decimal

107, 163, 208

RGB Percent

42.0%, 63.9%, 81.6%

HSL

206.7, 51.8%, 61.8%

HSV

206.7, 48.6%, 81.6%

CMYK

48.6%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 18.4%

YIQ

151.4, -47.9, 2.2

XYZ

30.55, 33.87, 64.60

CIE Lab

64.86, -6.06, -28.64

CIE Luv

64.86, -26.16, -43.94

Hunter Lab

58.20, -5.22, -30.62

Decimal

7054288

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Nova Scotia Blue Someday King Triton Starry Night

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Nova Scotia Blue Blue Magpie Double Denim Frosty Snow Cap

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Nova Scotia Blue Honey Bronze Gleaming Tan Carving Party

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Nova Scotia Blue Carriage Ride Hidden Sea Glass Amethyst Cream

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Nova Scotia Blue Carriage Ride Magic Wand Amethyst Cream

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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