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Blue Spa

Often used for its versatile qualities, Blue Spa remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#499EA1

LRV

29.38

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Light Reflectance Value
29.38
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Blue Spa
Italian Ice Green
Blue Spa vs Italian Ice Green
Blue Spa
Italian Ice Green
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Italian Ice Green
2035-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 29, Italian Ice Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spa
White Heron
Blue Spa vs White Heron
Blue Spa
White Heron
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
White Heron
OC-57 · LRV 87

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 29), opening up a space where Blue Spa encloses it.

Blue Spa
Pure White
Blue Spa vs Pure White
Blue Spa
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Pure White
OC-64 · LRV 79

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 29), opening up a space where Blue Spa encloses it.

Blue Spa
Distant Gray
Blue Spa vs Distant Gray
Blue Spa
Distant Gray
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Distant Gray
OC-68 · LRV 88

At LRV 88 vs 29, Distant Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Blue Spa
Majestic Blue
Blue Spa vs Majestic Blue
Blue Spa
Majestic Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Majestic Blue
2051-40 · LRV 31

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Lake
Blue Spa
Blue Lake vs Blue Spa
Blue Lake
Blue Spa
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lake
2053-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29

With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Spa
San Jose Blue
Blue Spa vs San Jose Blue
Blue Spa
San Jose Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
San Jose Blue
741 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Spa
Soft Spruce
Blue Spa vs Soft Spruce
Blue Spa
Soft Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Soft Spruce
671 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Blue Spa
Quietly Violet
Blue Spa vs Quietly Violet
Blue Spa
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Blue Spa the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Spa
Desert Shadows
Blue Spa vs Desert Shadows
Blue Spa
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12

Blue Spa reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.

Blue Spa
Hint of Violet
Blue Spa vs Hint of Violet
Blue Spa
Hint of Violet
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 29, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Antique Pearl
Blue Spa
Antique Pearl vs Blue Spa
Antique Pearl
Blue Spa
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29

Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 29), opening up a space where Blue Spa encloses it.

Blue Spa
Night Shade
Blue Spa vs Night Shade
Blue Spa
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

At LRV 29 vs 6, Blue Spa is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spa
Incense Stick
Blue Spa vs Incense Stick
Blue Spa
Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Incense Stick
2115-20 · LRV 8

At LRV 29 vs 8, Blue Spa is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spa
Velvet Plum
Blue Spa vs Velvet Plum
Blue Spa
Velvet Plum
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Velvet Plum
CSP-420 · LRV 12

At LRV 29 vs 12, Blue Spa is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Blue Spa
Harbor Side Blue
Blue Spa vs Harbor Side Blue
Blue Spa
Harbor Side Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Harbor Side Blue
740 · LRV 40

A 11-point LRV gap (40 vs 29) makes Harbor Side Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Spa
Santa Clara
Blue Spa vs Santa Clara
Blue Spa
Santa Clara
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Santa Clara
753 · LRV 36

A 7-point LRV gap (36 vs 29) makes Santa Clara the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Blue Spa
Casco Bay
Blue Spa vs Casco Bay
Blue Spa
Casco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Casco Bay
2051-30 · LRV 15

At LRV 29 vs 15, Blue Spa is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spa
Soft Spruce
Blue Spa vs Soft Spruce
Blue Spa
Soft Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spa
2052-40 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Soft Spruce
671 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#499EA1
RGB73, 158, 161
HSL182° 38% 46%
CMYK55 2 0 37
CIE LabL: 60.3 a: -24.6 b: -9.4
XYZX: 0.21 Y: 0.28 Z: 0.38