Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky 1479

Official page:Alaskan Husky 1479
Code:1479
Name:Alaskan Husky
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky?

Benjamin Moore 1479 Alaskan Husky strikes a harmonious balance between cool tones of gray with hints of blue and green. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like white or beige to create a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. For a more dramatic look, consider combining Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky with deep navy blues or forest greens. The subtle undertones of this color add depth and warmth to any space, making it a timeless choice for both modern and traditional interiors.

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What are Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky undertones?

Alaskan Husky has a clear green 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:

#D4D7D2

RGB code:

212, 215, 210

Is Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky 1479 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 96°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1479 Alaskan Husky HSL code: 96, 6%, 83%

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 Alaskan Husky

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 Alaskan Husky:

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 Alaskan Husky with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 276, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

LRV of Alaskan Husky

Alaskan Husky has an LRV of 66.52% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 66.52%, 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#D4D7D2Copy color code
RGB Decimal212, 215, 210Copy color code
RGB Percent83.14%, 84.31%, 82.35%Copy color code
HSVHue: 96° Saturation: 2.33% Value: 84.31%Copy color code
HSLhsl(96, 6, 83)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.4 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.33 Key: 15.69Copy color code
YIQY: 213.533 I: -0.181 Q: -2.191Copy color code
XYZX: 63.082 Y: 67.251 Z: 70.613Copy color code
CIE LabL:85.631 a:-1.923 b:2.109Copy color code
CIE LuvL:85.631 u:-1.419 v:3.523Copy color code
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Hunter Lab82.007, -6.205, 6.352Copy color code
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