Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue is a beloved mid-tone that perfectly balances gray, blue, and green. With an LRV of 55.04, this soft, subtle hue evokes the relaxed feeling of faded blue jeans, providing a timeless and mellow backdrop for tranquil spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 2123-40 |
| HEX Code | #B3C8C8 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 55.04 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue-green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Teal |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Living Rooms, Coastal Interiors, Ceilings |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This soothing pale blue hue applied to bedroom walls, paired with crisp percale cotton and ash wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle, diffused morning light
- Key Materials:Crisp percale cotton, light ash wood
- Coordinating Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
- Styling Pro Tips:Ceramic table lamp, woven throw
- Vibe:Calm and restorative
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Concept board: A refreshing aqua shade anchoring a bathroom vanity and walls, complemented by terrazzo tile and brushed nickel.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, indirect natural light
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
- Flooring:Terrazzo tile with blue flecks
- Key Materials:Fluted glass shower screen
- Styling Pro Tips:Apothecary jars, natural sea sponge
Color test: A muted blue-green tone revitalizing transitional wainscoting against warm light oak flooring and textured boucle.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, late afternoon golden hour
- Key Materials:Camel leather, bouclé, light oak
- Coordinating Color:Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
- Architectural Style:Transitional with subtle wainscoting
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Space visualization: A breezy, ocean-inspired shade transforming horizontal shiplap walls, accented by natural rattan and chunky sisal.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, airy coastal daylight
- Key Materials:Rattan, sisal rugs, white linen
- Architectural Style:Horizontal shiplap walls
- Coordinating Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
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Digital rendering: A sophisticated sky-like hue highlighting a beadboard ceiling, contrasted with traditional crown molding and aged brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft ambient room lighting
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Architectural Style:Beadboard ceiling, traditional crown molding
- Hardware Finishes:Aged brass chandelier
- Flooring:Reclaimed pine
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