Looking for the perfect light blue paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Blue Nova and if it might be right for your home!
Blue is one of those colors that most everyone likes. Even though blues can be plenty saturated and colorful, they can also almost work as a neutral in many situations.
Even though so many people love the color blue, sometimes it can be scary to think of using blue paint.
Will it be too bold? Will it overwhelm my space?
I personally love a blue wall color and, if it’s done right, think it can be truly fabulous.
Benjamin Moore recently announced its color of the year to be Blue Nova – so I wanted to dive in and explore what makes this trending color so great!
Benjamin Moore Blue Nova 825
Blue Nova is a mid-toned shade of blue with purple undertones. As a medium blue paint color, it has a really classical and timeless feel that works well with many different home aesthetics.
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Color Family
Blue Nova is in the blue family.
Light Reflectance Value
16.98
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 16.98, Blue Nova is a dark blue paint color. Generally, we consider any shade of blue with an LRV of 6-10 to be navy blue, so this is lighter than navy but definitely not a light blue!
RGB Colors
R: 91 G: 109 B: 146
RGB describes the amount of each color – red, green, and blue – present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#5B6D92
Undertones
Blue Nova is a shade of blue with cool violet undertones.
This shade is definitely blue and not purple – look at lighter shades on the color strip, they are baby blue. But, it will feel more purple, especially in warmly lit southern facing rooms.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Blue Nova is a bold color that you might not want on every wall of your whole house. I love it for:
- Accent walls
- Bedrooms – especially smaller secondary bedrooms
- Kitchen cabinets – like an island you want as a focal point
- Bathroom cabinetry
- Front doors
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Blue Heron
- Benjamin Moore French Violet
- Sherwin Williams Revel Blue
- Valspar Indigo
- Behr Charter Blue
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Coordinating Colors
Blue Nova pairs well with lighter shades of blue for a monochromatic color palette.
For more contrast, consider decorating with shades of tan. Blue and tan pair nicely for a coastal color palette!
If you want a bold pop of color consider picking a light pink paint color or terra cotta paint color for your accents!
Light Blues
- Misty Blue
- Blue Ice
- Riviera Azure
- Steel Blue
Tans
- Monterey White
- Quincy Tan
- Elephant Tusk
- Seashell
Pinks/Terra Cotta
- Teacup Rose
- Topaz
- Pristine
Trim Colors
Since Blue Nova is a cooler toned paint color, I prefer to pair it with a bright white trim.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Benjamin Moore Blue Nova color palette
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Before you go…
So, you’ve found the perfect paint color, but here’s the thing – there’s another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
My Paint Color Formula ebook walks you through the painless process of expertly testing paint swatches to ensure you have the perfect color for your home.
The best way to sample paint? Samplize!
Get peel-and-stick removable and reusable paint samples here!
Thanks for reading!
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
My Paint Color Formula ebook walks you through the painless process of expertly testing paint swatches to ensure you have the perfect color for your home.
The best way to sample paint? Samplize!
Get peel-and-stick removable and reusable paint samples here!
Thanks for reading!
Morgan is passionate about home decor and paint colors. She has been sharing DIY home decor tips since 2012 at CharlestonCrafted.com. From there, she learned to love paint colors, and the Paint Color Project was born in 2022!