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Clearest Ocean Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2064-40

The Analysis

Clearest Ocean Blue is a mid-tone pigment that anchors a room without feeling cavernous. Because its LRV (Light Reflective Value) is 26.41, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which creates a cozy, enclosed feeling rather than making a room feel larger.

This is a bold, saturated colour that works best as a primary feature or an accent wall. It is generally too intense to act as a neutral backdrop for an entire house, as it demands attention from the rest of your decor.

LRV 26

History & Origin

This is a decidedly modern, fresh aesthetic that leans away from traditional heritage palettes. It fits perfectly into contemporary design schemes that prioritize clean lines and deliberate color blocking.

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How to Use It

Use this in smaller rooms like home offices or powder rooms where you want a punch of personality. Pair it with warm, light oak wood tones to soften the intensity or matte black hardware to lean into a sharp, modern look.

The Mood

This shade provides a crisp, focused atmosphere that feels clean and stable. It is an energizing blue that keeps the room feeling alert and intentional rather than sleepy or overly relaxed.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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