Benjamin Moore

Rhythm and Blues

758

Rhythm and Blues is a clean, moderately saturated sky blue with cool undertones that give it a fresh, open quality. At an LRV of 56.19, it reflects a fair amount of light, reading as bright and airy without becoming pale or washed out. There is minimal gray in this shade, so it maintains strong blue clarity across lighting conditions.

Gray Owl and Decorator's White pair effectively as neutral companions that do not compete with its vibrancy. Hale Navy adds tonal depth within the blue family, while Summer Shower and Cool Breeze serve as close analogous options.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

758

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Rhythm and Blues 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 Rhythm and Blues under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Rhythm and Blues under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

56.2

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

#8AD0DB

RGB Decimal

138, 208, 219

RGB Percent

54.1%, 81.6%, 85.9%

HSL

188.1, 52.9%, 70.0%

HSV

188.1, 37.0%, 85.9%

CMYK

37.0%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 14.1%

YIQ

188.3, -45.3, -11.3

XYZ

45.82, 55.63, 75.34

CIE Lab

79.40, -19.16, -12.41

CIE Luv

79.40, -33.19, -16.28

Hunter Lab

74.59, -17.41, -12.73

Decimal

9097435

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Rhythm and Blues High Dive Wilmington Spruce Salzburg Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Rhythm and Blues California Breeze Quench Blue Crystal Falls

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Rhythm and Blues Salmon Run Red Coral Spring Pink

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Rhythm and Blues Periwinkle Almost Aqua Brocade

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Rhythm and Blues Periwinkle Fields of Heather Brocade

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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Surf City

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Infinity Pool

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Not A Cloud In Sight

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Rainwater

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