Looking for the perfect light blue paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe and if it might be right for your home!
Light blues are peaceful, serene colors that can give a subtle pop of color to a space. They're perfect if you're looking for some color without going too bold.
Light blues with green and gray undertones work great for beach houses, lake cottages, or anyone wishing they lived on the water!
Let's learn more about Healing Aloe today.
Healing Aloe, Benjamin Moore, 1562
Healing Aloe is a light blue with a bit of gray and green. It's a soothing, calming color that works well in a variety of spaces.
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Color Family
Healing Aloe is in the blue family.
Light Reflectance Value
68
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 68, Healing Aloe is not too light but not too dark.
RGB Colors
R: 213 G: 219 B: 210
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
#d5dbd2
Undertones
Healing Aloe has gray and green undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Healing Aloe often looks green with hints of blue. It will look warmer in these rooms.
In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Healing Aloe often looks bluer and cooler.
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
Healing Aloe is neutral and light enough to work as a whole house paint color.
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Silver Crest
- Behr Mountain Morn
- Sherwin Williams Kingston
- Benjamin Moore Gray Cashmere
- Benjamin Moore Ice Cap
- Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray
- Sherwin Williams Window Pane
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Coordinating Colors
Healing Aloe pairs well with a variety of colors, especially neutrals, including grays, greiges, soft whites, blacks, and navys.
Mid to dark grays:
- Dolphin
- Chelsea Gray
- Cinder
- Granite
- Secret
Greiges:
- Mocha Cream
- Desert Light
- Alphano Beige
- Litchfield Gray
- Smokey Taupe
Soft whites:
- Steam
- White Dove
- Cloud White
- Swiss Coffee
- Icicle
Trim Colors
I like to pair Healing Aloe with a slightly creamier white with warm tones. A crisp cool white can have too much contrast. My favorites include:
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Healing Aloe.
Is Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe blue or green?
BM Healing Aloe is a light blue with hints of gray and green. It often reads more blue than green.
However, Healing Aloe can look greener in rooms with lots of natural light.
What's the difference: BM Healing Aloe vs Quiet Moments?
BM Healing Aloe and Quiet Moments are similar colors.
Healing Aloe is a light blue with gray and green undertones, and Quiet Moments is a mix of blue, green, and gray. However, when compared side by side, Healing Aloe often looks a bit greener and Quiet Moments a bit bluer.
Healing Aloe is lighter than Quiet Moments, with an LRV of 68 vs 60.
It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
What's the difference: BM Healing Aloe vs SW Sea Salt?
BM Healing Aloe and SW Sea Salt are similar colors.
BM Healing Aloe is a blue with gray and green undertones, and Sea Salt is a green with blue and gray undertones. When compared side by side, Healing Aloe often looks a bit warmer and Sea Salt a bit cooler.
Healing Aloe is lighter than Sea Salt, with an LRV of 68 vs 63.
It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
Is BM Healing Aloe a good choice for a bedroom?
Yes, BM Healing Aloe looks great in a bedroom. Its calming, soothing color is perfect for a space where you want to relax.
Keep in mind that if your bedroom is south-facing with lots of natural light, Healing Aloe will most likely look a bit warmer and greener.
If your bedroom is north-facing without much natural light, Healing Aloe will most likely look a bit cooler and bluer.
It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.
What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe?
The LRV of BM Healing Aloe is 68, which means it's not too light and not too dark. It's a great option for those looking for a calming blue.
What's the difference: BM Healing Aloe vs Aloe Vera?
Despite the similar names, BM Healing Aloe and Aloe Vera are different colors.
Healing Aloe is a light blue with gray and green undertones, while Aloe Vera is a bright white with a cool undertone.
Aloe Vera is quite a bit lighter than Healing Aloe, with an LRV of 85 vs 68.
Before you go...
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Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
