Slate Blue 1648
Benjamin MooreSlate Blue by Benjamin Moore is a classic, softened blue-gray paint color. Reminiscent of weathered stone, it features a heavy dose of cool gray that prevents it from looking overly bright or nautical, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere.
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1648 |
| HEX Code | #9BB1BB |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 43.21 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, exteriors |
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Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A sophisticated dusty blue bedroom wall color paired with striking mustard yellow accents and rich walnut.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle afternoon western light
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White CC-20
- Textiles:Mustard yellow velvet pillows, grey linen duvet
- Flooring:Medium brown walnut
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: A calming blue tone applied to bathroom shiplap wainscoting, complemented by warm oak and brushed brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright morning indirect light
- Key Materials:White penny round tile, brushed brass fixtures
- Vanity:Rift sawn white oak
- Styling Pro Tips:Eucalyptus branches in glass vase
- Wall Feature:Shiplap wainscoting
Conceptual layout: A focused workspace utilizing a cool blue wall color to contrast industrial polished concrete and sleek black metal.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp northern daylight
- Desk:Matte black metal and glass
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
- Styling Pro Tips:Leather desk pad, architectural desk lamp
- Flooring:Light grey polished concrete
Complementary Paint Colors
Architectural visualization: A soft blue exterior siding choice framed by crisp white trim and a contrasting navy front door.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast diffused daylight
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65
- Door Color:Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154
- Key Materials:White cedar shingles, natural stone pathway
- Hardware Finishes:Matte black exterior sconces