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Horizon

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Horizon remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 19 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DFE1DB

LRV

72.82

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Light Reflectance Value
72.82
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Horizon in Real Rooms

Horizon has a high LRV of 72.82 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, mudroom and misc.

2 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Horizon suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Benjamin Moore Horizon bedroom review

Bedroom space enveloped in the serene Horizon palette.

@dandl.onepainting

Horizon Bedroom

Bedroom walls painted in soft, soothing Horizon tones.

@fancyneverformal

4 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Horizon creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Bm Horizon Living Room

Living room walls showcase the balanced beauty of Horizon.

@michelleandbash

Oc-53 Living Room

Living room painted in the calming depth of Horizon.

@april_e_bitter

Benjamin Moore Horizon Hallway

Hallway walls wrapped in Horizon connect spaces with cohesion.

@womenpainting

Oc-53 Stairs

Staircase walls gain dimension painted in Horizon.

@womenpainting

9 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Horizon and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Oc-53 Bathroom

Bathroom walls finished in the clean simplicity of Horizon.

@samburkhardtdesigns

1 Mudroom Photo

Using Horizon on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.

Benjamin Moore OC-53 laundry room review

Painted mudroom walls in Horizon create a serene, organized space.

@dandl.onepainting

3 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Horizon provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Benjamin Moore Horizon wall paint

Textured drywall showcases the calming depth of Horizon.

@brinkleyelite

Oc-53 Wall Paint

Smooth wall surface displays Horizon's peaceful, versatile character.

@tillytimedesigns

Horizon Wall Paint

Neutral walls take on Horizon's sophisticated undertones.

@womenpainting

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Color Codes

HEX#DFE1DB
RGB223, 225, 219
HSL80° 9% 87%
CMYK1 0 3 12
CIE LabL: 89.2 a: -1.7 b: 2.7
XYZX: 0.70 Y: 0.75 Z: 0.78