California Breeze

California Breeze by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

California Breeze sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 188°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 62%. Saturation is around 54%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 188°. The hex value is #9ed9e2. The RGB value is 158, 217, 226.

California Breeze has brightness around 62%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match California Breeze 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.

California Breeze 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.

California Breeze 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.