Benjamin Moore

Santa Monica Blue

776

Santa Monica Blue is a cool, muted blue with moderate gray undertones that temper its saturation and produce a subdued appearance. With an LRV of 16.08, it absorbs most light and reads notably dark, particularly in north-facing or poorly lit rooms. The gray component keeps it from appearing overly saturated, lending a dusty quality that shifts slightly greener under warm light.

White Dove and Classic Gray work as trim and ceiling companions to relieve its depth, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy can extend a darker tonal scheme. Sea Foam provides a lighter analogous option.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

776

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Santa Monica Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

16.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#3A6E8C

RGB Decimal

58, 110, 140

RGB Percent

22.7%, 43.1%, 54.9%

HSL

202.0, 41.4%, 38.8%

HSV

202.0, 58.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

58.6%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 45.1%

YIQ

97.9, -40.7, -1.6

XYZ

12.05, 13.94, 26.87

CIE Lab

44.15, -8.07, -21.73

CIE Luv

44.15, -21.86, -30.15

Hunter Lab

37.34, -5.92, -20.11

Decimal

3829388

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Santa Monica Blue Endless Sea Deep Pacific Twilight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Santa Monica Blue Gulf Stream Blue Serene Sea Whiting Cottage

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Santa Monica Blue Sienna Red Java Longhorn

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Santa Monica Blue Boudoir Blue Thermal Spring Rollick

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Santa Monica Blue Boudoir Blue Fully Purple Rollick

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