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Benjamin Moore Blue Rapids 745

Blue Rapids

Benjamin Moore

745

About Blue Rapids by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 52.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #95c8d2

RGB: 149, 200, 210

Hue190°

Saturation40%

Lightness70%

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Blue Rapids 745 a warm or cool color?
Blue Rapids 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 Rapids?
Blue Rapids sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 190°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Rapids?
Brightness is about 52%. Saturation is around 40%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 190°. The hex value is #95c8d2. The RGB value is 149, 200, 210.
Is Blue Rapids better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Rapids has brightness around 52%. 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 Rapids?
You can match Blue Rapids 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 Rapids work best in a home?
Blue Rapids 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 Rapids compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Rapids 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 Rapids in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Blue Rapids

Benjamin Moore

745

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Blue Rapids

Benjamin Moore

745

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Blue Rapids

Benjamin Moore

745

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Blue Rapids. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

After the Rain

Sherwin Williams

SW9047

Agua Fría

Sherwin Williams

SW9053

IDYLLIC ISLE

Glidden

PPG1235-4

Gentle Aquamarine

Sherwin Williams

SW9046