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Benjamin Moore

Passion Blue

2053-50

Passion Blue is a medium blue with cool undertones that read crisp rather than muted. With an LRV of 48.01, it reflects enough light to remain clear while maintaining noticeable color presence. It holds its tone well in both natural and artificial lighting.

The color works effectively in bedrooms, bathrooms, or coastal-influenced spaces. Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or White Dove for clarity, and use Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal for deeper contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2053-50

Collection

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Passion 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 Passion Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

189°

Cyan Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

48.0
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Dark
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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
#8DC1CA
RGB Decimal
141, 193, 202
RGB Percent
55.3%, 75.7%, 79.2%
HSL
188.9, 36.5%, 67.3%
HSV
188.9, 30.2%, 79.2%
CMYK
30.2%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 20.8%
YIQ
178.5, -33.9, -8.2
XYZ
40.72, 48.07, 63.01
CIE Lab
74.87, -14.75, -10.00
CIE Luv
74.87, -25.83, -12.97
Hunter Lab
69.33, -13.20, -9.90
Decimal
9290186

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Passion BlueBlue CalypsoAcapulco CliffsDeep Emerald

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Passion BlueTear Drop BlueOpen SkiesVisionary

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Passion BluePortuguese DawnHot ChiliApril Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Passion BlueHopeful DreamBrookdale GardensPurpleheart

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Passion BlueHopeful DreamFields of HeatherPurpleheart

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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