Arctic Blue
What Arctic Blue Actually Looks Like
Arctic Blue 2050-60 is a light, cool aqua that sits somewhere between a pale teal and a soft sky blue. It reads clean and calm on the wall, with enough color presence to feel intentional rather than timid. In bright daylight it looks almost spa-like, clear and refreshing. In lower light it can settle into a quieter, more muted blue-green.
Arctic Blue Undertones
The color carries green and blue in roughly equal measure, giving it that watery, aquatic quality. Neither undertone dominates strongly, which makes it relatively predictable across different lighting conditions. Cool light, like north-facing rooms or overcast days, will pull the blue forward. Warm afternoon sun can coax out a little more of the green.
Where Arctic Blue Works Best
Arctic Blue works well in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and smaller accent spaces where you want a clean, cool lift without committing to a strong saturated color. It can also work in bedrooms or sunrooms where a relaxed, airy mood is the goal. Its relatively high light reflectance means it stays bright even in rooms that do not get generous natural light.
Where to put Arctic Blue
This is probably its best setting. The cool aqua reads clean and fresh against white tile and chrome or brushed nickel fixtures, and the lighter value keeps the space from feeling closed in.
It creates a calm, restful atmosphere. Pair it with warm bedding in linen or sand tones to keep the room from feeling too cool, especially in a north-facing space.
A smart choice here. The color makes a utilitarian space feel purposeful and tidy, and the light value helps brighten rooms that often lack windows.
With abundant natural light it takes on a bright, breezy quality that suits an indoor-outdoor transition space. Wicker, rattan, and natural fiber furniture work well against it.
What to Pair With Arctic Blue
No specific Benjamin Moore coordinating colors are listed for this color in our database, but as a cool aqua it pairs naturally with crisp whites, warm off-whites that balance its coolness, soft grays, and natural wood tones.
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Colors that clash with Arctic Blue
Warm earthy reds and oranges sit directly opposite the blue-green range on the color wheel. They do not blend smoothly with Arctic Blue and can make both colors look muddy or jarring in the same space.
Pairing Arctic Blue with a very blue-toned bright white can push the whole room into a cold, clinical direction, which tends to feel uninviting.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 70.86, which puts it solidly in the lighter range. It holds up well in rooms with limited natural light and will not go murky or dark on you the way a mid-tone or deep color would.
A satin or semi-gloss finish is practical in bathrooms because it stands up to moisture and is easy to wipe down. Satin gives a soft sheen that suits the color's airy quality without looking overly shiny.
Yes, it is available in both, so you can use it for an exterior accent or front door as well as interior walls.
The Benjamin Moore code is 2050-60. The hex and RGB values are displayed in the color spec section of this page.