Benjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray 1561
| Official page: | Castle Peak Gray 1561 |
| Code: | 1561 |
| Name: | Castle Peak Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray?
Imagine your space transformed with the elegant touch of Benjamin Moore 1561 Castle Peak Gray. This modern hue adds a sense of sophistication and depth to any room it graces. Pair Castle Peak Gray with soft neutrals like Benjamin. Moore 1482 Cape Hatteras Sand or add a pop of contrast with a deep blue like Benjamin Moore 2122-20 Black Panther. The versatility of Castle Peak Gray allows you to create a timeless and stylish atmosphere in your home.
Benjamin Moore 1561 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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What are Benjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray undertones?
Castle Peak Gray 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:
#696757
RGB code:
105, 103, 87
Is Benjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray 1561 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 53°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
1561 Castle Peak Gray HSL code: 53, 9%, 38%
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 Castle Peak Gray
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Castle Peak Gray:
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
1561
Castle Peak Gray
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 Castle Peak Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.
LRV of Castle Peak Gray
Castle Peak Gray has an LRV of 14.62% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 14.62%, 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 | #696757 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 103, 87 | |
| RGB Percent | 41.18%, 40.39%, 34.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 53° Saturation: 17.14% Value: 41.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 9, 38) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.9 Yellow: 17.14 Key: 58.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 101.774 I: 6.333 Q: -4.556 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.396 Y: 13.392 Z: 10.946 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.348 a:-2.249 b:9.328 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.348 u:2.044 v:12.052 | |
| Decimal | 6907735 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.595, -3.578, 7.882 | |
Benjamin Moore 1561 Castle Peak Gray
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