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Benjamin Moore Cape Blue 1642

Cape Blue

Benjamin Moore

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About Cape Blue by Benjamin Moore

Cape Blue 1642 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 47% and hue near 192° 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: 46.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #a1bac0

RGB: 161, 186, 192

Hue192°

Saturation20%

Lightness69%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Cape Blue

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Cape Blue 1642 a warm or cool color?
Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue?
Cape Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 192°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cape Blue?
Brightness is about 47%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 69%. Hue is close to 192°. The hex value is #a1bac0. The RGB value is 161, 186, 192.
Is Cape Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cape Blue has brightness around 47%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cape Blue?
You can match Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue work best in a home?
Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cape Blue

Benjamin Moore

1642

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Cape Blue

Benjamin Moore

1642

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Cape Blue

Benjamin Moore

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Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Languid Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6226

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KINGSTON AQUA

Glidden

PPG1150-4

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Half Sea Fog

Behr

N470-3

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French Moire

Sherwin Williams

SW9056

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