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Benjamin Moore Blue Bayou 801

Blue Bayou

Benjamin Moore

801

About Blue Bayou by Benjamin Moore

Blue Bayou 801 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 46% and hue near 204° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 46%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #92bad4

RGB: 146, 186, 212

Hue204°

Saturation43%

Lightness70%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Blue Bayou from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Blue Bayou

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Blue Bayou looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blue Bayou 801 a warm or cool color?
Blue Bayou by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blue Bayou?
Blue Bayou sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 204°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Bayou?
Brightness is about 46%. Saturation is around 43%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 204°. The hex value is #92bad4. The RGB value is 146, 186, 212.
Is Blue Bayou better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Bayou has brightness around 46%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Blue Bayou?
You can match Blue Bayou with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Blue Bayou work best in a home?
Blue Bayou works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Blue Bayou compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Bayou is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Blue Bayou in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Blue Bayou

Benjamin Moore

801

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Blue Bayou in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Blue Bayou

Benjamin Moore

801

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Blue Bayou. They add contrast without clashing.

Blue Bayou

Benjamin Moore

801

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