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Chesapeake Blue

Often used for its versatile qualities, Chesapeake Blue 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. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#94C0C6

LRV

48.88

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Light Reflectance Value
48.88
Medium
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior

Chesapeake Blue in Real Rooms

Chesapeake Blue has a medium-high LRV of 48.88 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room, bathroom and misc.

5 House Photos

On a traditional or historic home, Chesapeake Blue acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

Chesapeake Blue house exterior

House exterior painted in coastal Chesapeake Blue.

@vincenttimberltd

CW-595 exterior paint

Exterior in CW-595 shows refined, timeless appeal.

@jennifer.artgoddess.jackson

Benjamin Moore CW-595 exterior paint

Benjamin Moore CW-595 exterior paint enhances curb appeal.

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Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue exterior paint

Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue transforms the house exterior.

@jennifer.artgoddess.jackson

Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue exterior

Siding painted in Chesapeake Blue creates a sophisticated coastal aesthetic.

@toddparten

1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Chesapeake Blue for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Benjamin Moore CW-595 living room

Walls in Chesapeake Blue anchor this living room with calm, collected elegance.

@rodbelinteriors

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Chesapeake Blue on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Chesapeake Blue bathroom color

Bathroom vanity and walls glow in soothing Chesapeake Blue tones.

@aditmore_design

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Chesapeake Blue prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Chesapeake Blue wall paint

A single wall treatment in Chesapeake Blue adds depth and contemplative charm.

@rodbelinteriors

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Color Codes

HEX#94C0C6
RGB148, 192, 198
HSL187° 30% 68%
CMYK25 3 0 22
CIE LabL: 74.9 a: -13.1 b: -7.8
XYZX: 0.41 Y: 0.48 Z: 0.60