Nelson Blue featured
Benjamin MooreCW-635

Nelson Blue

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Nelson Blue (CW-635) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#CED6D0

LRV

65.40

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Light Reflectance Value
65.40
Light
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Nelson Blue in Real Rooms

Nelson Blue has a high LRV of 65.4 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, misc and bathroom.

4 Bedroom Photos

A bedroom finished in Nelson Blue rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Bedroom

Soft Nelson Blue walls envelop this bedroom in calm, restful tones.

@bellahomedecorllc

Bm Nelson Blue Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Nelson Blue establish a peaceful, intimate retreat.

@bellahomedecorllc

Benjamin Moore Nelson Blue Bedroom

Nelson Blue walls transform this bedroom into a tranquil sleeping space.

@bellahomedecorllc

Nelson Blue Bedroom

Deep Nelson Blue wraps this bedroom in sophisticated, soothing color.

@mrs.frieds

2 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Nelson Blue in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Nelson Blue Living Room

Living room walls in Nelson Blue provide an elegant, grounded foundation.

@jordnemme

Nelson Blue Hallway

Hallway painted in Nelson Blue guides you through the home with quiet elegance.

@jordnemme

3 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Nelson Blue adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Nelson Blue Door

Entry door in Nelson Blue makes a bold architectural statement.

@the_anne_toft_house

Cw-635 Door

Front door painted in Nelson Blue commands attention with understated sophistication.

@the_anne_toft_house

Benjamin Moore Nelson Blue Wall Paint

Walls finished in Nelson Blue deliver a calming, sophisticated atmosphere.

@arcoastalfarmhouse

1 Bathroom Photo

The interaction between Nelson Blue 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.

Bm Nelson Blue Bathroom

Bathroom walls in Nelson Blue create a spa-like, tranquil environment.

@harmonyhaus

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Color Codes

HEX#CED6D0
RGB206, 214, 208
HSL135° 9% 82%
CMYK4 0 3 16
CIE LabL: 84.9 a: -3.8 b: 2.0
XYZX: 0.61 Y: 0.66 Z: 0.69