Benjamin Moore

Spectra Blue

2049-50

Spectra Blue is a mid-tone blue-green with noticeable green undertones that distinguish it from standard sky blues. At an LRV of 55.88, it sits in the middle range of light reflectance, appearing neither washed out nor heavy in most lighting conditions. The green component becomes more pronounced under warm artificial light.

It works alongside Blue Echo and Silver Mist for a cohesive cool-toned grouping, while Hale Navy provides a darker anchor. Quiet Moments and Opal serve as lighter transitional tones within the same blue-green family.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2049-50

Collection

Color Preview

Spectra 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 Spectra Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

182°

Cyan Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

55.9

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

#98CED0

RGB Decimal

152, 206, 208

RGB Percent

59.6%, 80.8%, 81.6%

HSL

182.1, 37.3%, 70.6%

HSV

182.1, 26.9%, 81.6%

CMYK

26.9%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 18.4%

YIQ

190.1, -32.8, -10.8

XYZ

46.41, 55.37, 67.92

CIE Lab

79.26, -16.87, -6.65

CIE Luv

79.26, -26.88, -7.44

Hunter Lab

74.41, -15.40, -6.59

Decimal

10014416

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Spectra Blue Pure Turquoise Blue Spa Grand Canal

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Spectra Blue Forget Me Not Visionary Breathless

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Spectra Blue Amaryllis Red Gerbera Delicate Pink Rose

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Spectra Blue Celestial Flowering Cactus Brocade

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Spectra Blue Celestial Pansy Garden Brocade

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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