Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690

Official color page:Bracken Slate CW-690
Color code:CW-690
Color name:Bracken Slate
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate?

Benjamin Moore's Bracken Slate (CW-690) exudes sophistication and depth, making it the perfect choice for creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere in your living room or home office. This rich, warm tone adds a touch of drama and luxury to any space, effortlessly complementing both modern and traditional decor styles. Bracken Slate (CW-690) is particularly well-suited for accent walls or as a statement color in a bedroom, bringing a sense of tranquility and opulence to the room. Elevate your dining room or library with this exquisite shade, infusing a sense of timeless charm and allure into your home. Experience the transformative power of Benjamin Moore's Bracken Slate (CW-690), and create a space that exudes beauty and sophistication.

What are Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5E6363

RGB code:

94, 99, 99

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

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

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

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

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

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Color comparison

Bracken Slate CW-690 vs Mythic CSP-510

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690 vs Benjamin Moore Mythic CSP-510Open Bracken Slate CW-690
LRV: 14.09%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 12.02%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Bracken Slate CW-690 vs Kendall Charcoal HC-166

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690 vs Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166Open Bracken Slate CW-690
LRV: 14.09%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 13.32%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm