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Benjamin Moore Santa Clara 753

Santa Clara

Benjamin Moore

753

About Santa Clara by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 34.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #57abb7

RGB: 87, 171, 183

Hue188°

Saturation40%

Lightness53%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Santa Clara 753 a warm or cool color?
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
Santa Clara sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 188°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Santa Clara?
Brightness is about 35%. Saturation is around 40%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 53%. Hue is close to 188°. The hex value is #57abb7. The RGB value is 87, 171, 183.
Is Santa Clara better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Santa Clara has brightness around 35%. 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 Santa Clara?
You can match Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara work best in a home?
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara compare to a pure white paint?
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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