What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate undertone is #57595A .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate?

RGB code is 87, 89, 90 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate CW-685

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate CW-685 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CW-685 Ambler Slate is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate undertone color.

Official page:	Ambler Slate CW-685
Code:	CW-685
Name:	Ambler Slate
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate?

Elegant and sophisticated, Ambler Slate by Benjamin Moore (CW-685) envelops any space in a timeless allure. This rich blue-toned neutral effortlessly pairs with both traditional and contemporary styles, adding depth and character to any room. Ambler Slate shines in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Bring a touch of refined beauty to your personal sanctuary or workspace with the versatile charm of Ambler Slate by Benjamin Moore (CW-685).

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What are Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate undertones?

Ambler Slate has a 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:

#57595A

RGB code:

87, 89, 90

Is Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate CW-685 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

CW-685 Ambler Slate HSL code: 200, 2%, 35%

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 Ambler Slate

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate:

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

CW-685
Ambler Slate

Darker shades

CW-685
Ambler Slate

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 Ambler Slate with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Ambler Slate

Ambler Slate has an LRV of 11.78% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 11.78%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#57595A
RGB Decimal	87, 89, 90
RGB Percent	34.12%, 34.90%, 35.29%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 3.33% Value: 35.29%
HSL	hsl(200, 2, 35)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.33 Magenta: 1.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 64.71
YIQ	Y: 88.516 I: -1.513 Q: -0.112
XYZ	X: 9.348 Y: 9.909 Z: 11.09
CIE Lab	L:37.679 a:-0.579 b:-0.853
CIE Luv	L:37.679 u:-1.144 v:-0.998
Decimal	5724506
Hunter Lab	31.479, -2.081, 1.147