Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments

Read all about Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments, plus see 26 real homes that use it!

Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (shade #1563) is a pale, gorgeously whisper-soft color. What color is it, you might ask? It’s hard to say. While Benjamin Moore describes it as a light blue-gray, it’s really an ambiguous mix of light blue, green, and gray.

This chameleon paint shade is highly influenced by lighting, furniture finishes, fabrics, and other decor accents. Quiet Moments paint can at times appear sky blue, seafoam green, or a muted gray with either pale blue or green undertones.

Like its name alludes, Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments always manages to stay quietly in the background, creating a serene and calming environment that’s perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms.

A long-time favorite of homeowners and designers alike, it complements virtually any decor style. It looks especially great with white or off-white trim, neutral color palettes with blue accents, and nickel and brass hardware finishes.

All that said, is Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments right for you? Let’s find out.

What Color is Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments?

Quiet Moments paint color is almost equal parts light blue and green with gray undertones. With just enough gray to keep it muted, Quiet Moments Paint manages to morph between pale blue and pale green in different environments and changing light.

It’s easier to show you than to describe it, so we’ve rounded up a great list of 26 examples of Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments in real homes.

LRV of Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (Shade #1563)

Let’s quickly talk about the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Quiet Moments paint.

Here are the “numerical” details of Quiet Moments paint, or the LRV:

QUIET MOMENTS LRV = 61.87

LRV = Light Reflectance Value: Rated 0-100 with 0 being pure black, and 100 being pure white. Lighter paint shades REFLECT more light from them and therefore have a HIGHER LRV, and vice versa for darker shades). Below, see Quiet Moments (61.87) side by side with pure white (100):

Sitting just above my line in the sand of 60, Quiet Moments is light enough to rarely look too saturated or overbearing. Since it is so light and unassuming, it can take on a decidedly neutral role in many spaces. Not sure if you think it’s gray, blue, or green? Let’s look at a few other similar colors to see how it stacks up.

Quiet Moments Paint Compared to Other Colors

Here’s how Quiet Moments paint compares to other pale and popular seascape colors.

Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments vs Beach Glass

For everything that Quiet Moments paint is, Benjamin Moore Beach Glass pushes the envelope just a little further. With an LRV of 50.3, it’s darker and has more gray and more blue. Maybe it has a little more green.

Essentially, Beach Glass is the more saturated version of Quiet Moments and is one shade darker on the same color spectrum.

Quiet Moments vs Sea Salt

Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams is a beautiful, soft clay color – and this is coming from someone who absolutely didn’t think clay could be beautiful! While it’s generally classified as a warm gray, it has definite muted tan and taupe undertones.

Coming in pretty close to Quiet Moments (61.87) on the LRV scale, Sea Salt (62.93) is a light neutral that’s actually quite complementary. I’d love to see a room with both of these shades used next to each other.

Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments vs Palladian Blue

Almost exactly the same LRV as Quiet Moments (61.87), Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue (61.17) has less gray in it, making it a brighter, more saturated blue-green color.

Palladian Blue may be a perfect choice for those who think Quiet Moments is too muted. It has the same ambivalence between blue and green, and while still soft and pretty, it’s just a touch cheerier.

Now, on to the part you’ve been waiting for: seeing what Quiet Moments paint color looks like in real rooms in real homes!

26 Real Life Homes Using Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments

Bathrooms Using Quiet Moments Paint

1. @jeannettecannonart

This sweet, craftsman-style bathroom is the epitome of serene. Nothing says fresh like an all-white palette, but the subtle pattern of the floor tile paired with walls in Quiet Moments paint color breaks up any potential monotony. Can’t you just imagine taking a relaxing bath in that clawfoot tub?

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Master Bathroom with Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments | The Glam Pad

This classic bathroom has an eclectic, vintage feel. Quiet Moments adds a necessary dose of subtle color, bringing out the upholstery of the antique chair. Lovely!

3. Double Bathroom Vanity | Decorpad

This classic, elegant bathroom is so beautiful! Quiet Moments adds a soft helping of color and pairs nicely with the white subway tile backsplash, polish nickel-framed mirrors, and pretty, pale marble countertops.

4. The Best Bathroom Paint Colors | Jenna Kate at Home

From the look of this tranquil bathroom, I can see where “Quiet Moments” got its name. With soft lighting, traditional decor accents, and a sparkling white freestanding tub, this space beckons you to take all the time you need.

5. Quiet Moments in a Low Light Bathroom | Juxtapost

Here’s a great example of the way Quiet Moments reacts in a space that lacks natural lighting. While you can still detect its green color profile, more gray undertones are brought out, revealing richness and depth as opposed to a glowing paleness.

Bedrooms Using Quiet Moments

6. @ziplineoffthejames

For bedrooms, a serene, calming wall color is a must. Quiet Moments fits the bill, creating a gorgeously soft blue-green setting that’s ripe for relaxation. It also looks great when paired with dark wood furniture and white trim.

 

 

 

 

 

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7. Bedroom Accent Wall in Quiet Moments | At Home in Arkansas

Quiet Moments pairs especially well with off-white trim, which is no easy feat for any neutral paint color. The neutral-toned decor in this traditional-style bedroom brings out the bluer side of the wall shade.

8. Large Lofted Bedroom | Spruce and Pine

In rooms with a lot of natural light, Quiet Moments seems to step back and take on a quiet (for lack of a different word), almost matronly role: soft, unassuming and supportive.

Does it make sense to say a paint shade can be supportive? It seems to be affectionately wrapping its arms around this stunning and unusually-shaped space.

9. Small Bedroom with Quiet Moments | Simply Made by Rebecca

Rebecca of Simply Made by Rebecca has cracked the code of selecting subdued paint colors. She knew she wanted a soft, light blue for this bedroom, and struck out after collecting her first round of paint chips.

Ultimately, she realized that the muted look she was going for required considerable grey undertones, and though the paint swatch for Quiet Moments favors green on its own, she got her pale blue look in the end.

10. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments without Direct Sunlight | My Bungalow

Here, you can see how Quiet Moments paint looks on a wall without direct sunlight: very pale, and whisper soft, but still beautiful. The green from the trees outside the window looks comparatively bold, but still doesn’t wash out the color.

11. Serene Bedroom | Newport Beach Magazine

Paired with warm neutrals and pale blue accents, Quiet Moments shows its rich yet muted green tones in this warmly lit, cozy bedroom.

12. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments for a Traditional Bedroom | Home and Living Decor

This traditional bedroom bathing in cool natural light looks exquisitely stately in Quiet Moments, showing its icy blue side, paired with slightly off-white crown moulding and trim.

13. Quiet Moments Paint Behind Bed | Laurel Home

The warm, slightly yellow light streaming into this dreamy bedroom casts a green glow throughout the space, still allowing the wall paint to show off both its green and blue personality traits.

Dining Rooms Using Quiet Moments Paint

14. Dining Room with Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments | Postcards from the Ridge

This elegant dining room gets the royal treatment with Quiet Moments on the walls. Paired with a crisp white on the wainscoting, crown moulding, and ceiling, this space looks bright and fresh.

15. Quiet Moments Dining Room | Color Changes Everything

The wall shade has an impressive way of pulling together an array of neutral tones. This dining room has a lot going on visually: white trim, white recessed ceiling panels, warm, rustic wood furniture, off-white and deep brown decor accents, and an antique brass chandelier.

Quiet Moments manages to corral all these elements together and calm the eye.

16. Blue Paint with White Trim in Dining Room | The Idea Room

There’s a lot of cool light coming into this dining room, which has a lot of stark white going on in the trim and buffet. Quiet Moments on the upper walls manages to retain its softness and keeps the room from feeling chilly.

Kitchens Using Quiet Moments Paint

17. Quiet Moments in a Small Kitchen | Post Cards from the Ridge

How cute is this retro-inspired kitchen? The mint green, vintage stove and range hood is an unusual but welcome pairing with walls painted in Quiet Moments, which leans blue by comparison but also reveals subtle undertones of soft green.

18. Quiet Moments | Color Changes Everything

Leave it to West Elm to style a magazine-worthy display. Quiet Moments looks absolutely pro as a gorgeously blue-green wall shade behind the long, open shelving.

Living Spaces Using Quiet Moments Paint

19. Quiet Moments in a Living Room with High Ceilings | The Home Coloriste

Even in vaulted spaces with a ton of natural light, Quiet Moments plays a neutral role, adding a soft whisper of color without feeling overbearing.

20. Formal Living with Quiet Moments | Laurel Home

This artsy sitting room is a terrific example of how to play with fun colors without going overboard. Quiet Moments as a wall color creates a backdrop with personality while still playing a somewhat neutral role, and brings out the boldness and playfulness of the navy and fuchsia accents.

21. Quiet Moments in Living Room with a Low Ceiling | Favorite Paint Colors

Rooms with warm, yellow lighting will bring out definite green shades within Quiet Moments. It’s a surefire choice for beachy, coastal decor styles.

22. Formal Living Room | Porch Day Dreamer

This cloud-like sanctuary got a soft wash of color with Quiet Moments at 50% intensity. Paired with white trim and furniture, the paint shade looks like a pale blue sky.

23. Quiet Moments Bookshelf | Ballard Designs

Can Quiet Moments work on built-in cabinets and bookshelves? Why, yes! Turns out, it’s a lovely color to pair next to the rustic stonework of the fireplace in this cottage-inspired living space.

24. Neutral Blue Living Room | Favorite Paint Colors

Here’s further proof that Quiet Moments looks excellent in rooms with neutral and blue decor palettes.

25. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments with a Twist | Magazine Mom

Here’s an interesting twist for you. An example when the paint shade we’re discussing doesn’t work. Magazine Mom tried Quiet Moments in her living room and decided it looked too blue, so she repainted in Revere Pewter.

26. @brittaneyfortman

As always, I enjoy a good before and after post. Brittany updated her yellowish-tan home office with a refreshing wash of sea salt blue. Paired with a gallery wall and dark wood furniture, Quiet Moments provides a whisper-soft and calming work environment.

 

 

 

 

 

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