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Benjamin Moore Pool Blue 2052-50

Pool Blue

Benjamin Moore

2052-50

About Pool Blue by Benjamin Moore

Pool Blue 2052-50 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 47% and hue near 186° 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: 47.3%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #85c1c8

RGB: 133, 193, 200

Hue186°

Saturation38%

Lightness65%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pool Blue

Benjamin Moore

2052-50

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pool Blue 2052-50 a warm or cool color?
Pool 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 Pool Blue?
Pool Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 186°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pool Blue?
Brightness is about 47%. Saturation is around 38%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 186°. The hex value is #85c1c8. The RGB value is 133, 193, 200.
Is Pool Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pool 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 Pool Blue?
You can match Pool 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 Pool Blue work best in a home?
Pool 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 Pool Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Pool 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 Pool Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pool Blue

Benjamin Moore

2052-50

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Pool Blue

Benjamin Moore

2052-50

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Pool Blue

Benjamin Moore

2052-50

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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Glidden

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Sherwin Williams

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