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Benjamin Moore

Polaris Blue

1649

Polaris Blue is a dusty mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with an LRV of 29.27, registering in the lower-medium reflectance range. It reads as muted and slightly grayed, carrying cool undertones that avoid heavy saturation. This makes it a functional wall color for living rooms, studies, and bedrooms where moderate depth is needed without overwhelming the space.

It pairs effectively with Gray Owl for lighter adjacent surfaces, Wickham Gray for a tonal complement, Hale Navy as a deeper accent, Kendall Charcoal for trim contrast, and Misty Blue for a softer analogous scheme.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1649

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Polaris Blue in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Polaris 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 Polaris Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

199°

Cyan Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Very Muted

LRV

29.3
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
#7C939E
RGB Decimal
124, 147, 158
RGB Percent
48.6%, 57.6%, 62.0%
HSL
199.4, 14.9%, 55.3%
HSV
199.4, 21.5%, 62.0%
CMYK
21.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 38.0%
YIQ
141.4, -17.3, -1.4
XYZ
24.92, 27.62, 36.37
CIE Lab
59.54, -5.62, -8.51
CIE Luv
59.54, -12.44, -11.60
Hunter Lab
52.56, -4.68, -7.70
Decimal
8164254

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Polaris BlueArtifactWaterlooSilent Night

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Polaris BlueDockside BlueMt. Rainier GraySilent Delight

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Polaris BlueCougar BrownVintage BootsChippendale Rosetone

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Polaris BlueQueen's WreathMill Springs BluePurple Hills

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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