Blue Nova
At first glance, Blue Nova belongs to the purple family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 17.0 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#5B6D92LRV
16.98
Blue Nova in Rooms
Follow Blue Nova from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 62 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
11 Living Room Photos
The 11 living room images turn a purple swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Fireplace wall in Blue Nova anchors the living room with dramatic color impact.
@patinalife.myhomeandgardens
12 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
12 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Blue Nova (825) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Kitchen cabinets in Blue Nova create a bold, modern aesthetic throughout.
@dusty_blades_
15 Bedroom Photos
Catalog words such as Rich, Timeless offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.
Walls in Blue Nova create a restful, intimate sleeping environment with depth.
@n.e.r.d_projects
8 Bathroom Photos
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Blue Nova (825). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bathroom vanity and walls benefit from Blue Nova's cool, refreshing tone.
@kathleen.quigley12
10 Misc Photos
Across 10 misc images, Blue Nova (825) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Wooden door frame finished in Blue Nova makes a bold statement.
@laurastephensid
2 Home Office Photos
2 home office images place Blue Nova (825) in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. With an LRV of 17.0, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Home office walls in Blue Nova foster focus and creative inspiration.
@laurasellingaustin
Home office walls in Blue Nova support productivity and visual calm.
@benjaminmoorecl
3 Kitchen Photos
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Blue Nova (825) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 17.0, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Blue Nova bring timeless elegance to cooking spaces.
@brokenoakrestoration
Island cabinetry in Blue Nova creates a striking focal point in the kitchen.
@brokenoakrestoration
Kitchen walls in Blue Nova add depth and sophistication to daily gatherings.
@brokenoakrestoration
1 Front Door Photo
Blue Nova (825) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light.
Front door painted in Blue Nova makes a memorable first impression.
@homebunch
Coordinating Colors
Quincy Tan reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Nova encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 17, Paper White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 17, Mount Saint Anne is decisively the brighter choice.
Monterey White reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Nova encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 17 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Nova encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Nova encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 17, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Stratford Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (17 vs 11) makes Blue Nova the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Violet and blue come together in this elevated, sumptuous hue.