Serenity
What Serenity Actually Looks Like
Serenity is a pale, clean sky blue that reads light and open on the wall. It sits in that range between a barely-there blue and a true soft blue, bright enough to feel fresh without crossing into icy. In a room with good natural light it can feel almost ethereal, like a clear morning sky. In lower light it settles into a more definite, cooler blue tone.
Serenity Undertones
Serenity carries cool undertones with a slight aqua quality. That faint green-blue cast is subtle in most conditions, but it can surface more noticeably against very warm whites or yellow-toned wood. On north-facing or low-light walls, the cool, slightly teal lean becomes more apparent.
Where Serenity Works Best
This color earns its name best in spaces where you want calm and quiet. Bedrooms are the most natural fit. It also works well in bathrooms, especially those with natural light, where the soft aqua quality reads clean and spa-like without being clinical. It can feel a little floaty in very large living areas unless you anchor it with warm-toned furnishings and trim.
Where to put Serenity
Serenity is at home here. The soft blue promotes a restful feeling, and in a bedroom with warm bedding and wood furniture the cool wall color balances out without fighting the warmth. Keep the trim a clean white to give the color definition.
In a bathroom with natural light, Serenity reads clean and calm. The slight aqua quality suits a bath setting well. Pair it with white tile and chrome or brushed nickel fixtures. In a windowless bathroom it can feel a touch cold, so warm up the space with wood accents or warm-toned towels.
The soft, non-saturated blue works for a nursery or a young child's room without feeling overly babyish. It stays quiet and soothing rather than loud, and it holds up as kids get older.
What to Pair With Serenity
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color. In general, Serenity pairs well with crisp whites on trim to keep the look fresh, soft warm neutrals to balance its cool lean, and natural wood tones that add warmth and prevent the palette from feeling cold.
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Colors that clash with Serenity
Pairing Serenity with a cream or warm ivory trim can make the wall color look greener and colder than you intended. The contrast between warm yellow-white trim and a cool aqua-leaning blue is unflattering for both.
Because Serenity is a cool blue, strongly orange or terracotta elements in the room create a jarring contrast rather than a pleasing complement. The opposition reads harsh rather than dynamic.
Common questions
Serenity carries the Benjamin Moore code 2055-60 and has an LRV of 68.3, which puts it solidly in the light range. It will reflect a good deal of light back into the room.
It can, but go in with realistic expectations. In a north-facing room without warm sunlight, the cool aqua undertone in Serenity will come forward and the color may read noticeably blue-green rather than a soft neutral sky blue. Warm furnishings and good artificial lighting help, but if you want a warmer result you may be better served by a softer, less cool blue.
Eggshell is the most practical choice for walls in most rooms. It is easy to clean and does not bounce light in a way that makes the cool tone feel harsher, as a satin or semi-gloss can. Matte works well in a bedroom if scrubbability is not a concern.
The name is shared, but these are different colors from different companies. Benjamin Moore Serenity 2055-60 is a specific proprietary paint color and is not a reproduction of any Pantone standard. Check the hex and LRV values in our spec block to see exactly what you are working with.