Santorini Blue
Often used for its versatile qualities, Santorini 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 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#A2B4BA
LRV
44.67
Santorini Blue in Real Rooms
Santorini Blue has a medium-high LRV of 44.67 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 house, kitchen cabinets, living room and misc.
3 House Photos
Santorini Blue is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
House exterior in Santorini Blue captures the essence of island living.
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Exterior walls painted Santorini Blue showcase classic coastal architecture.
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Home facade painted Santorini Blue stands out with distinctive character.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Santorini Blue cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets painted Santorini Blue modernize the cooking space.
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Cabinet doors finished in Santorini Blue refresh the entire kitchen.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Santorini Blue creates a cohesive, stylish look.
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3 Living Room Photos
Choosing Santorini Blue for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls painted Santorini Blue establish a serene atmosphere.
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Hallway painted Santorini Blue guides visitors through the home gracefully.
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Living room in Santorini Blue radiates calm, welcoming elegance.
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4 Misc Photos
Note how Santorini Blue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Office walls in Santorini Blue encourage creativity and clear thinking.
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Wall painted Santorini Blue brings depth and dimension to the room.
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Walls painted in Santorini Blue create a peaceful, sophisticated space.
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Wall finished in Santorini Blue transforms the room with coastal appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 85 vs 45, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
Distant Gray reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 45), opening up a space where Santorini Blue encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 21, Santorini Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 45, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 22), opening up a space where Quietly Violet encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 12, Santorini Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 45), opening up a space where Santorini Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 45, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 8), opening up a space where Brownstone encloses it.
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 29), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 62 vs 45, Palace Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Gentle Gray reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 45), opening up a space where Santorini Blue encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 45, Silver Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Silver Mist reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 45), opening up a space where Santorini Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (45 vs 36) makes Santorini Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 45 vs 29, Santorini Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 32, Santorini Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 31, Santorini Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 29), opening up a space where Amsterdam encloses it.