Benjamin Moore Adagio 1593

Official page:Adagio 1593
Code:1593
Name:Adagio
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Adagio?

Benjamin Moore color 1593 Adagio is a soothing and elegant gray-blue shade that brings a sense of calmness to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites such as Benjamin Moore Cloud White (OC-130) for a classic and timeless look. For a more modern feel, consider combining Adagio with accents in a soft blush pink like Benjamin Moore First Light (2102-70). The subtle undertones of Adagio make it a great choice to complement wood finishes like Benjamin Moore Crisp Linen (AF-40) for a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture and decor, Benjamin Moore 1593 Adagio adds a sophisticated touch to any room.

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What are Benjamin Moore Adagio undertones?

Adagio has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A0A8A8

RGB code:

160, 168, 168

Is Benjamin Moore Adagio 1593 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1593 Adagio HSL code: 180, 4%, 64%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Adagio

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Adagio:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Adagio with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

LRV of Adagio

Adagio has an LRV of 39.16% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39.16%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#A0A8A8Copy color code
RGB Decimal160, 168, 168Copy color code
RGB Percent62.75%, 65.88%, 65.88%Copy color code
HSVHue: 180° Saturation: 4.76% Value: 65.88%Copy color code
HSLhsl(180, 4, 64)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 4.76 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.12Copy color code
YIQY: 165.608 I: -4.767 Q: -1.692Copy color code
XYZX: 35.566 Y: 38.306 Z: 42.555Copy color code
CIE LabL:68.245 a:-2.823 b:-0.976Copy color code
CIE LuvL:68.245 u:-4.457 v:-0.956Copy color code
Decimal10528936Copy color code
Hunter Lab61.892, -5.736, 2.558Copy color code
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