What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Bone Black?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Bone Black undertone is #B9B8AE .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Bone Black?

RGB code is 185, 184, 174 . 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 Bone Black CW-715

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Bone Black CW-715 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CW-715 Bone Black is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Bone Black undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Bone Black undertone color.

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?

The undertone of Bone Black can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

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° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm 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.
Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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:

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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

CW-715
Bone Black

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.

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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 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 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