Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) Paint Color

About Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) paint with example

Blue Nova is a really beautiful mid-toned deep blue paint color. It's part of the Benjamin Moore Classic Color Collection.

What are Benjamin Moore Blue Nova undertones?

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2024: Blue Nova

Benjamin Moore named Blue Nova (825) its Color of the Year for 2024. Benjamin Moore said on the release note, "Elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire. With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance. This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal."

Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

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Here is an example of a bedroom painted with Blue Nova 825. The wall, cabinet, and trim colors are Blue Nova, and the ceiling has a White Dove OC-17 paint color.

Bedroom painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

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Here is another example of a bedroom painted with Blue Nova 825.

Home interior painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

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Bathroom cabinet painted with Benjamin Moore Blue Nova:

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What color is Blue Nova (825)?

Blue Nova (825) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Nova (825) is #5B6D92, and the RGB color code is RGB(91, 109, 146).

In the RGB color model, Blue Nova (825) has a red value of 91, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.7% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220.4° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Nova (825) has a hue of 220.4° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.

Blue Nova (825) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Nova (825) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Nova (825)?

Blue Nova (825) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 15 puts Benjamin Moore Blue Nova (825) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.