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Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

791

Paddington Blue is a primary blue from Benjamin Moore that carries a clean, cool undertone without significant gray or green shifts. It has a Light Reflectance Value of 16.01, placing it in the deeper mid-tone range where it absorbs considerable light and produces a bold wall presence. It works well in living areas, studies, and children's rooms where a strong blue is appropriate.

For trim contrast, Chantilly Lace provides a crisp white boundary, while Silver Satin offers a soft gray transition. Saybrook Sage introduces a muted green complement, and Hale Navy anchors adjacent surfaces in a layered scheme.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

791

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Paddington 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 Paddington Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

205°

Cyan Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

80%

Highly Saturated

LRV

16.0
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
#1369A7
RGB Decimal
19, 105, 167
RGB Percent
7.5%, 41.2%, 65.5%
HSL
205.1, 79.6%, 36.5%
HSV
205.1, 88.6%, 65.5%
CMYK
88.6%, 37.1%, 0.0%, 34.5%
YIQ
86.4, -71.2, 1.2
XYZ
12.30, 13.03, 38.43
CIE Lab
42.81, -0.62, -39.94
CIE Luv
42.81, -25.38, -58.59
Hunter Lab
36.10, -0.46, -43.16
Decimal
1272231

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Paddington BlueBiro BlueMistralEncore

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Paddington BluePlanetariumElectric BlueTrue Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Paddington BlueStorybook SundownOpening NightCalypso Orange

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Valspar

Biro Blue

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Behr

Cosmic Cobalt

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Glidden

Planetarium

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Behr

Mondrian Blue

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Valspar

Peek A Boo Blue

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Glidden

North Sea

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Sherwin Williams

Blue Chip

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Glidden

Cobalt Stone

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Valspar

Blue on Blue

Benjamin Moore

Paddington Blue

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant Blue