Benjamin Moore Constellation is a feathery, light blue-gray that breathes airy charm into any room. With an LRV of 72.73, this muted, sophisticated hue shifts between soft blue and misty gray, providing a calm, breathable atmosphere without feeling overly sweet.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | AF-540 |
| HEX Code | #D5E1E3 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 72.73 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue-gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Silver |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Ceilings, Laundry Rooms, Coastal Interiors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A soft blue hue applied to bedroom walls, enhanced by washed white linen and bleached oak.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning sunlight filtering through sheer curtains
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:Bleached oak
- Bedding Textiles:Washed white linen
- Furniture Wood:Rattan and light ash
- Accent Lighting:Ceramic table lamps
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Concept board: A breezy blue tone applied above subway tile, paired with a navy vanity and polished nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, even, diffused daylight
- Vanity Color:Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Wall Tile:White subway tile with light gray grout
- Flooring:Carrara marble hexagon mosaic
- Plumbing Fixtures:Polished nickel
- Styling Props:Fresh eucalyptus branches
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Digital color test: A subtle blue hue applied to a smooth ceiling, accented by thick crown molding and crystal.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, ambient daylight bouncing off the floor
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Architectural Detail:Thick crown molding
- Flooring:Light maple wood
- Lighting Fixture:Modern crystal chandelier
- Textiles:Sheer white drapery
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Color visualization: A fresh blue shade applied to laundry room cabinets, paired with butcher block and cement tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, functional overhead daylight simulation
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:Patterned cement tile
- Countertop:Butcher block
- Hardware Finish:Matte black
- Styling Props:Woven laundry baskets
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Design board: A seaside-inspired blue applied to living room walls, complemented by whitewashed pine and striped linen.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, sun-drenched afternoon light
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Flooring:Whitewashed pine
- Textiles:Navy and white striped linen
- Furniture Material:Driftwood finish
- Accents:Jute rug
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Constellation in real rooms.West-Facing Kitchen and Dining Area
"The cool, pale blue undertones create sharp chromatic discord against the saturated teal tile countertops and risk turning greenish-gray under warm West-facing afternoon light."
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