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Benjamin Moore Slate Blue 1648

Slate Blue

Benjamin Moore

1648

About Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 42%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #9bb1bb

RGB: 155, 177, 187

Hue199°

Saturation19%

Lightness67%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Slate Blue

Benjamin Moore

1648

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Slate Blue 1648 a warm or cool color?
Slate 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 Slate Blue?
Slate Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 199°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Slate Blue?
Brightness is about 42%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 67%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #9bb1bb. The RGB value is 155, 177, 187.
Is Slate Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Slate Blue has brightness around 42%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Slate Blue?
You can match Slate 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 Slate Blue work best in a home?
Slate 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 Slate Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Slate 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 Slate Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Slate Blue

Benjamin Moore

1648

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Slate Blue

Benjamin Moore

1648

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Slate Blue

Benjamin Moore

1648

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

FORETELL

Glidden

PPG10-13

Respite

Sherwin Williams

SW6514

Dockside Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW7601

Faded Flaxflower

Sherwin Williams

SW9146