Benjamin Moore

Santa Clara

753

Santa Clara is a mid-depth blue with green undertones that shift its appearance toward teal under certain lighting conditions. Its LRV of 36.47 positions it in the medium range, dark enough to anchor a room but still capable of reflecting moderate light. The green influence is most visible under warm lighting, where the color pulls noticeably toward aqua.

It works well when trimmed with Simply White or White Dove, and pairs naturally with Saybrook Sage and Gray Owl in analogous arrangements. Kendall Charcoal provides a deeper anchor when used on adjacent accent surfaces.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

753

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Santa Clara under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

36.5
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Dark
Medium
Light
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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
#57ABB7
RGB Decimal
87, 171, 183
RGB Percent
34.1%, 67.1%, 71.8%
HSL
187.5, 40.0%, 52.9%
HSV
187.5, 52.5%, 71.8%
CMYK
52.5%, 6.6%, 0.0%, 28.2%
YIQ
147.3, -53.9, -14.0
XYZ
27.04, 34.57, 50.05
CIE Lab
65.41, -22.07, -13.98
CIE Luv
65.41, -36.04, -17.97
Hunter Lab
58.80, -18.22, -13.56
Decimal
5745591

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