Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690
Let’s dive into a full Bracken Slate paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful CW-690. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Official color page: | Bracken Slate CW-690 |
Color code: | CW-690 |
Color name: | Bracken Slate |
Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What are Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate undertones?
Blue is Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#5E6363
RGB code:
94, 99, 99
Is Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690 cool or warm?
With a hue of 180° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CW-690 Bracken Slate HSL code: 180, 3%, 38%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore CW-690 Bracken Slate
Darker shades
Benjamin Moore CW-690 Bracken Slate
Color comparison
Bracken Slate CW-690 vs Mythic CSP-510
Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.