Morning Glory
Benjamin Moore · 785
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Morning Glory is a crisp, mid-tone blue that acts as a light amplifier. With an LRV of 67.78, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller rooms feel more open and less confined.
This shade works best as a primary wall colour in rooms where you want to maintain a sense of clarity. It is too pigmented to serve as a neutral backdrop, so treat it as a deliberate design choice that anchors the room.
LRV 68History & Origin
This is a fresh, modern take on blue that avoids the dusty, chalky look of traditional period colours. It aligns with contemporary design trends that prioritize brightness and clean lines.
How to Use It
It excels in bathrooms or bedrooms paired with crisp white trim and light oak wood tones. For metals, stick to polished nickel or matte black to keep the aesthetic sharp and modern.
The Mood
Living with this colour provides a steady, clean energy that feels organized rather than frantic. It is a restful choice for daily life because it keeps a room feeling cool and refreshed without being overly stimulating.
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.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K