Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690

What are Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 180° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-690 Bracken Slate HSL code: 180, 3%, 38%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Bracken 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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bracken 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-690
Bracken Slate

• CW-695
  Lampblack

  

• 1595
  Rocky Coast

  

• 1588
  Gray Pinstripe

  

• CW-645
  Apollo Blue

  

• HC-161
  Templeton Gray

  

Darker shades

CW-690
Bracken Slate

• CSP-570
  Notre Dame

  

• 1596
  Nightfall

  

• 2121-10
  Grey

  

• 2122-10
  Dark Pewter

  

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 Bracken Slate with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

CW-690
Bracken Slate

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 2115-20
  Incense Stick

  

• CSP-420
  Velvet Plum

  

LRV of Bracken Slate

Bracken Slate has an LRV of 14.09% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5E6363
RGB Decimal	94, 99, 99
RGB Percent	36.86%, 38.82%, 38.82%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 5.05% Value: 38.82%
HSL	hsl(180, 3, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.05 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 61.18
YIQ	Y: 97.505 I: -2.98 Q: -1.058
XYZ	X: 11.329 Y: 12.204 Z: 13.56
CIE Lab	L:41.539 a:-1.941 b:-0.671
CIE Luv	L:41.539 u:-2.73 v:-0.586
Decimal	6185827
Hunter Lab	34.934, -3.247, 1.441