Benjamin Moore

Yosemite Blue

2059-40

Yosemite Blue (Benjamin Moore) is a medium-saturation cerulean with pronounced cool blue undertones and minimal green influence. It registers an LRV of 32.54, placing it in the medium-reflectance range suitable for accent applications or full-room use in well-lit spaces. The hue reads distinctly blue without veering into teal or navy territory.

Within the Benjamin Moore line, it coordinates with White Dove for high-contrast trim, Swiss Coffee for a softened neutral pairing, Summer Blue for tonal continuity, Hale Navy for a deeper anchor, and Ocean Air for a lighter analogous complement.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2059-40

Collection

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Yosemite 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 Yosemite Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

193°

Cyan Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

79%

Highly Saturated

LRV

32.5

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

#17A1C8

RGB Decimal

23, 161, 200

RGB Percent

9.0%, 63.1%, 78.4%

HSL

193.2, 79.4%, 43.7%

HSV

193.2, 88.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

88.5%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%

YIQ

124.2, -94.8, -17.0

XYZ

23.52, 29.84, 59.16

CIE Lab

61.52, -20.20, -29.55

CIE Luv

61.52, -42.21, -43.41

Hunter Lab

54.63, -16.31, -31.39

Decimal

1548744

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Yosemite Blue Toronto Blue Deep Blue Sea Chintz

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Yosemite Blue Toronto Blue Ocean Sigh Waterslide

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Yosemite Blue Outrageous Orange Smoked Paprika Jeweled Peach

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Yosemite Blue Rainbow Bright Soapstone Neon Green

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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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