Province Blue
What Province Blue Actually Looks Like
Province Blue reads as a softened teal, somewhere between slate blue and sage green depending on the light hitting it. It carries a dusty, almost faded quality rather than a saturated pop of color. In bright daylight it shows its blue character clearly. In dimmer or north-facing light it can shift noticeably greener and darker, reading closer to a muted sea glass tone. It is a mid-tone, so it has real presence on a wall without feeling heavy.
Province Blue Undertones
The color facts for Province Blue do not specify formal undertones, and without reliable independent research this section stays honest. What the hex and RGB values confirm is a balance of blue and green with a slight grey component, which is consistent with that dusty, desaturated quality visible in the color. Whether green or blue reads stronger depends heavily on your light source and the other colors in the room.
Where Province Blue Works Best
Province Blue works well in spaces where you want color that feels settled rather than bright. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and reading rooms suit it because the muted quality keeps it calm. It can work on an exterior as well, where weathered coastal palettes fit the architecture. As an accent wall in a living room it grounds the space without competing with furnishings. Avoid it in rooms where you want warmth, since its cool, grey-tinged tone will not supply any.
Where to put Province Blue
Province Blue brings a quiet, restful mood to a bedroom. Keep bedding and textiles in warm linen or oat tones so the cool wall color does not make the space feel cold, especially if the room gets limited sun.
In a bathroom with natural light, Province Blue picks up a clean, water-adjacent quality that suits the space naturally. In a windowless or low-light bathroom it can feel dim, so add warm-toned lighting to compensate.
Used on a single wall in a living room, Province Blue grounds the space with color without committing the whole room. Pair it with warm wood furniture and soft neutral upholstery to keep the room feeling inviting.
On an exterior, Province Blue fits naturally into coastal or cottage contexts. It weathers gracefully and pairs well with white trim and natural wood accents. Check it in full sun before committing because mid-tone blues can read quite differently on a large exterior surface.
What to Pair With Province Blue
No formal coordinating colors are listed in our database for Province Blue 2135-40. As a general guide, pair it with warm off-whites and creamy neutrals to balance its cool cast, with natural wood tones that add warmth, or with deep navy and charcoal for a layered, tonal look. Crisp bright white trim can feel stark against it; a softer white usually reads better.
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Colors that clash with Province Blue
Province Blue sits in cool blue-green territory and will visually clash with strong orange, terracotta, or rust tones nearby. The contrast is high enough to feel jarring rather than intentional.
A stark, bright white trim can make Province Blue feel cooler and harsher than it needs to be, emphasizing its grey component.
In a room with little natural light and cool LED or fluorescent bulbs, Province Blue can shift noticeably darker and greener, losing the clarity that makes it appealing.
Common questions
Province Blue has an LRV of 31.57, which places it solidly in mid-tone territory. It will absorb a meaningful amount of light rather than reflecting it back, so the color has real presence and a room will feel more enclosed than it would with a light neutral. Factor that in for smaller rooms or spaces with limited windows.
Yes, Province Blue 2135-40 is available in both interior and exterior formulas across Benjamin Moore finish options. For walls, an eggshell or matte finish tends to show the color at its most natural. A satin or semi-gloss will make it read slightly richer and more saturated.
It depends on your light conditions. In warm or direct natural light it leans blue. In cooler or north-facing light it can pull noticeably green. Sample it on your actual wall and look at it at different times of day before deciding.
The hex code is #829BA1. You can find the full RGB and LRV values in the spec block on this page.