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Gossamer Blue

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Gossamer Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 16 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#B3C8C8

LRV

55.04

Light Reflectance Value
55.04
Mid-tone
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Gossamer Blue in Real Rooms

Gossamer Blue has a medium-high LRV of 55.04 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, misc, front door and mudroom.

3 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Gossamer Blue with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue Bathroom Paint

Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue Bathroom Paint

@jamiecostarowe11

Bm Gossamer Blue Bathroom

Bm Gossamer Blue Bathroom

@jamiecostarowe11

Gossamer Blue Bathroom

Gossamer Blue Bathroom

@urbanikspaintco

1 Bedroom Photo

Pairing Gossamer Blue with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Bm Gossamer Blue Bedroom

Bm Gossamer Blue Bedroom

@gohophoto

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Gossamer Blue brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

2123-40 Kitchen Cabinets

2123-40 Kitchen Cabinets

@gregoryspaintandflooring

2 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Gossamer Blue is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

2123-40 Living Room

2123-40 Living Room

@stefculbertson

Gossamer Blue Hallway

Gossamer Blue Hallway

@sandrasatkowiak

7 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Gossamer Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Bm Gossamer Blue Review

Bm Gossamer Blue Review

@sandrasatkowiak

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Gossamer Blue changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Bm Gossamer Blue Front Door

Bm Gossamer Blue Front Door

@woodstreamcottage

1 Mudroom Photo

The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Gossamer Blue makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.

Laundry Room

Laundry Room

@bc_homes_inc

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Color Codes

HEX#B3C8C8
RGB179, 200, 200
HSL180° 16% 74%
CMYK11 0 0 22
CIE LabL: 79.1 a: -7.1 b: -2.4
XYZX: 0.50 Y: 0.55 Z: 0.63