Breath of Fresh Air

Breath of Fresh Air by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Breath of Fresh Air sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 197°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 70%. Saturation is around 35%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 197°. The hex value is #c9dde5. The RGB value is 201, 221, 229.

Breath of Fresh Air has brightness around 70%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Breath of Fresh Air 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.

Breath of Fresh Air 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.

Breath of Fresh Air 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.