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Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes 798

Blue Suede Shoes

Benjamin Moore

798

About Blue Suede Shoes by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #2f5688

RGB: 47, 86, 136

Hue214°

Saturation49%

Lightness36%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Blue Suede Shoes 798 a warm or cool color?
Blue Suede Shoes by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blue Suede Shoes?
Blue Suede Shoes sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 214°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Suede Shoes?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 49%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 214°. The hex value is #2f5688. The RGB value is 47, 86, 136.
Is Blue Suede Shoes better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Suede Shoes has brightness around 9%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Blue Suede Shoes?
You can match Blue Suede Shoes 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 Suede Shoes work best in a home?
Blue Suede Shoes 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 Suede Shoes compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Suede Shoes is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Suede Shoes in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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