Benjamin Moore Adagio 1593

What are Benjamin Moore Adagio undertones?

The undertone of Adagio can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Adagio 1593 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Adagio:

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.

Lighter shades

1593
Adagio

• CW-700
  Slate

  

• AF-695
  Eternity

  

• 1599
  Marina Gray

  

Darker shades

1593
Adagio

• 1588
  Gray Pinstripe

  

• 1606
  Cobblestone Path

  

• HC-162
  Brewster Gray

  

• 1587
  Gibraltar Cliffs

  

• HC-161
  Templeton Gray

  

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.

1593
Adagio

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 2115-20
  Incense Stick

  

• CSP-420
  Velvet Plum

  

LRV of Adagio

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

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A0A8A8
RGB Decimal	160, 168, 168
RGB Percent	62.75%, 65.88%, 65.88%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 4.76% Value: 65.88%
HSL	hsl(180, 4, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.76 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.12
YIQ	Y: 165.608 I: -4.767 Q: -1.692
XYZ	X: 35.566 Y: 38.306 Z: 42.555
CIE Lab	L:68.245 a:-2.823 b:-0.976
CIE Luv	L:68.245 u:-4.457 v:-0.956
Decimal	10528936
Hunter Lab	61.892, -5.736, 2.558