Spectra Blue
What Spectra Blue Actually Looks Like
Spectra Blue lands in that relaxed middle ground between aqua and teal. It is neither a pale whisper of a color nor a saturated statement, sitting at a medium depth that holds its own on a full wall without overwhelming a room. The hex reads as a clear, slightly greyed aqua, close in character to the color of shallow coastal water on an overcast day.
Spectra Blue Undertones
The RGB balance, with blue and green nearly equal and both well above the red channel, points to a green-leaning blue. In practical terms that means the color can read more teal than pure blue depending on surrounding surfaces. Warm-toned wood floors or cream trim can pull the green forward. Cool white trim tends to keep it reading as a cleaner aqua blue.
Where Spectra Blue Works Best
Spectra Blue works well anywhere you want a color that feels refreshing without demanding attention. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are natural fits because the aqua tone reads clean and airy. It also translates well to bedrooms where you want something with more presence than a pale blue but still easy to live with day to day. At its LRV it reflects a comfortable amount of light, so it does not require a large or especially bright room to avoid feeling heavy.
Where to put Spectra Blue
The clean aqua tone suits bathrooms directly. White tile, chrome or brushed nickel fixtures, and white trim all reinforce the fresh, water-adjacent quality of the color without any styling gymnastics.
At a medium depth, Spectra Blue gives a bedroom real color without becoming restless. North-facing rooms may find it tips slightly cooler or greener, so warmer bedding and wood furniture help balance that shift.
A utility space benefits from a color that reads tidy and uplifting. Spectra Blue does that job simply and the medium LRV means the room does not feel like a cave even with modest artificial light.
Teal-adjacent colors tend to feel focused without being sterile. Spectra Blue gives a home office a distinct personality while staying calm enough to work in for long stretches.
What to Pair With Spectra Blue
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. As a general guide, Spectra Blue pairs well with warm off-whites for trim, natural wood tones, and soft warm neutrals that keep the overall palette from reading too cool.
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Colors that clash with Spectra Blue
Terracotta and orange sit nearly opposite aqua on the color wheel. Together they can feel jarring rather than complementary, especially if both are at medium saturation.
Pairing Spectra Blue with a blue-gray trim removes contrast and can make the whole room read flat and chilly, particularly in rooms with limited natural light.
Common questions
The LRV is 55.88, which places it solidly in the medium range. It reflects enough light to remain pleasant in rooms without abundant natural light, though in a north-facing room with little artificial support it will read darker and the green undertone may become more noticeable.
Eggshell is a practical choice for most walls because it is washable and does not amplify the color the way a flat finish can in bright light. Satin works well in bathrooms or kitchens where moisture resistance matters. Reserve semi-gloss for trim only.
Yes, it is available in both, so you can use it on an exterior door or shutters as well as interior walls.
The Benjamin Moore code is 2049-50. The hex and RGB values are displayed in the color spec block on this page.