Polaris Blue
Often used for its versatile qualities, Polaris 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 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7C939E
LRV
29.27
Polaris Blue in Real Rooms
Polaris Blue has a medium LRV of 29.27 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom and misc.
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Polaris Blue adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Polaris Blue anchor the cooking space.
@rollwithitpaintingservices
1 Bedroom Photo
Polaris Blue creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
An accent wall in Polaris Blue grounds the bedroom.
@mypalletwall
4 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Polaris Blue has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
The vanity in Polaris Blue adds character to the bathroom.
@our.okie.farmhouse
Bathroom vanity cabinets painted in Polaris Blue create a bold focal point.
@flipitcalgary
The sink vanity glows in deep Polaris Blue against crisp white tile.
@11interiors
A Polaris Blue vanity base grounds the bathroom with timeless elegance.
@refinedcabinetspei
3 Misc Photos
See how Polaris Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Walls painted in Polaris Blue deepen the room's atmosphere.
@flipitcalgary
Painted cabinetry in Polaris Blue anchors this sophisticated storage space.
@dehaanpainting
The accent wall in Polaris Blue draws focus to the room's back corner.
@oakandivorybuildingco
Coordinating Colors
Sandy Brown reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 29), opening up a space where Polaris Blue encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 29, Royal Silk is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 29, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 29, Wind Chime is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Polaris Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Polaris Blue reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 29, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 29), opening up a space where Polaris Blue encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 6, Polaris Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 29 vs 17, Polaris Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 29, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Beneath the Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 29), opening up a space where Polaris Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Polaris Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Polaris Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Polaris Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Polaris Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Polaris Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.