Benjamin Moore Bone Black CW-715
| Official page: | Bone Black CW-715 |
| Code: | CW-715 |
| Name: | Bone Black |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Bone Black?
Step into sophistication with Benjamin Moore Bone Black (CW-715), a timeless and elegant hue that exudes an air of mystery and refinement. This deep and rich color adds depth and drama to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in a luxurious living room or a stylish dining room. Bone Black is versatile and pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional furnishings, bringing a sense of grandeur to bedrooms or creating a chic backdrop in a home office. Embrace the allure of Bone Black to elevate your interiors with a touch of glamour and allure.
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What are Benjamin Moore Bone Black undertones?
Bone Black has a clear yellow 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:
#B9B8AE
RGB code:
185, 184, 174
Is Benjamin Moore Bone Black CW-715 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 55°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
CW-715 Bone Black HSL code: 55, 7%, 70%
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 Bone Black
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bone Black:
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-715
Bone Black
Darker shades
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 Bone Black with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 235, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.
LRV of Bone Black
Bone Black has an LRV of 47.47% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 47.47%, 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 | #B9B8AE |  |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 184, 174 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 72.16%, 68.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 55° Saturation: 5.95% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 7, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.54 Yellow: 5.95 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.159 I: 3.809 Q: -2.9 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.786 Y: 47.651 Z: 46.871 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.605 a:-1.457 b:5.203 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.605 u:1.137 v:7.844 | |
| Decimal | 12171438 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.03, -4.993, 8.063 | |
Benjamin Moore CW-715 Bone Black
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