Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray HC-165

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Official page:Boothbay Gray HC-165
Code:HC-165
Name:Boothbay Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray?

Benjamin Moore HC-165, also known as Boothbay Gray, is a versatile color that exudes sophistication with its timeless appeal. This elegant shade pairs beautifully with soft whites and creamy off-whites to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Complementing the richness of Boothbay Gray, shades of teal and navy blue add depth and balance to any space. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, this color brings a touch of refinement to any room. Pamper your senses with Benjamin Moore HC-165 to achieve a classic and stylish interior design.

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LRV of Boothbay Gray

Boothbay Gray has an LRV of 43.26% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 43.26%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#AAB2B0
RGB Decimal170, 178, 176
RGB Percent66.67%, 69.80%, 69.02%
HSVHue: 165° Saturation: 4.49% Value: 69.8%
HSLhsl(165, 5, 68)
CMYKCyan: 4.49 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.12 Key: 30.2
YIQY: 175.38 I: -4.125 Q: -2.315
XYZX: 40.332 Y: 43.521 Z: 47.338
CIE LabL:71.907 a:-3.181 b:0.052
CIE LuvL:71.907 u:-4.365 v:0.619
Decimal11186864
Hunter Lab65.971, -6.319, 3.635

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