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Benjamin Moore2053-50

Passion Blue

Often used for its versatile qualities, Passion 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#8DC1CA

LRV

48.01

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Light Reflectance Value
48.01
Medium
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Passion Blue
Snow White
Passion Blue vs Snow White
Passion Blue
Snow White
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Snow White
OC-66 · LRV 87

Snow White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

Caribbean Teal
Passion Blue
Caribbean Teal vs Passion Blue
Caribbean Teal
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Caribbean Teal
2123-20 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

At LRV 48 vs 20, Passion Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Passion Blue
Pure White
Passion Blue vs Pure White
Passion Blue
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Pure White
OC-64 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 48, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Chantilly Lace
Passion Blue
Chantilly Lace vs Passion Blue
Chantilly Lace
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

Similar Colors

Passion Blue
Pool Blue
Passion Blue vs Pool Blue
Passion Blue
Pool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Pool Blue
2052-50 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 48 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Rapids
Passion Blue
Blue Rapids vs Passion Blue
Blue Rapids
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Rapids
745 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

Blue Rapids reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Passion Blue
Peacock Feathers
Passion Blue vs Peacock Feathers
Passion Blue
Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Peacock Feathers
724 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Heavenly Peace
Passion Blue
Heavenly Peace vs Passion Blue
Heavenly Peace
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Heavenly Peace
746 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Passion Blue
Quietly Violet
Passion Blue vs Quietly Violet
Passion Blue
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

Passion Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 22), opening up a space where Quietly Violet encloses it.

Desert Shadows
Passion Blue
Desert Shadows vs Passion Blue
Desert Shadows
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

At LRV 48 vs 12, Passion Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hint of Violet
Passion Blue
Hint of Violet vs Passion Blue
Hint of Violet
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

Antique Pearl
Passion Blue
Antique Pearl vs Passion Blue
Antique Pearl
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

At LRV 72 vs 48, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Night Shade
Passion Blue
Night Shade vs Passion Blue
Night Shade
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

Passion Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.

Brownstone
Passion Blue
Brownstone vs Passion Blue
Brownstone
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Brownstone
CSP-240 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

Passion Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 8), opening up a space where Brownstone encloses it.

Passion Blue
Studio Clay
Passion Blue vs Studio Clay
Passion Blue
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Studio Clay
CSP-380 · LRV 29

Passion Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 29), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Passion Blue
Spring Rain
Passion Blue vs Spring Rain
Passion Blue
Spring Rain
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Spring Rain
723 · LRV 60

Spring Rain reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

China Blue
Passion Blue
China Blue vs Passion Blue
China Blue
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
China Blue
2052-60 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

China Blue reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

Passion Blue
Picture Perfect
Passion Blue vs Picture Perfect
Passion Blue
Picture Perfect
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Picture Perfect
743 · LRV 67

Picture Perfect reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 48), opening up a space where Passion Blue encloses it.

Indigo
Passion Blue
Indigo vs Passion Blue
Indigo
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Indigo
744 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

A 9-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Indigo the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Passion Blue
Peacock Feathers
Passion Blue vs Peacock Feathers
Passion Blue
Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Peacock Feathers
724 · LRV 47

With LRVs of 48 and 47, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Passion Blue
Spa Day
Passion Blue vs Spa Day
Passion Blue
Spa Day
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Spa Day
CSP-635 · LRV 33

Passion Blue reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 33), opening up a space where Spa Day encloses it.

Passion Blue
Santa Clara
Passion Blue vs Santa Clara
Passion Blue
Santa Clara
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Santa Clara
753 · LRV 36

Passion Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bayville Blue
Passion Blue
Bayville Blue vs Passion Blue
Bayville Blue
Passion Blue
Benjamin Moore
Bayville Blue
747 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48

A 9-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Passion Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Passion Blue
Pool Blue
Passion Blue vs Pool Blue
Passion Blue
Pool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Passion Blue
2053-50 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Pool Blue
2052-50 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 48 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#8DC1CA
RGB141, 193, 202
HSL189° 37% 67%
CMYK30 4 0 21
CIE LabL: 74.9 a: -14.8 b: -10.0
XYZX: 0.41 Y: 0.48 Z: 0.63