Benjamin Moore Colony Green 694
| Official page: | Colony Green 694 |
| Code: | 694 |
| Name: | Colony Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Colony Green?
Transform your space with the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore 694 Colony Green. This rich and sophisticated hue adds a touch of luxury to any room, creating a sense of serenity and calm. Colony Green pairs beautifully with neutral tones like Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) for a classic and harmonious look. For a bolder aesthetic, consider combining it with deep shades like Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) or Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) to create a stunning contrast that exudes modernity and style. Elevate your interior design with the versatile and stylish Colony Green to achieve a chic and inviting ambiance in your home.
Colony Green for bedroom
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Colony Green for living room
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Benjamin Moore 694 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 694 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Colony Green reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Colony Green undertones?
The undertone of Colony Green can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#CCD9CF
RGB code:
204, 217, 207
Is Benjamin Moore Colony Green 694 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 134° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
694 Colony Green HSL code: 134, 15%, 83%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Colony Green
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Colony Green:
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.
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 Colony Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 314, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Peerage.
LRV of Colony Green
Colony Green has an LRV of 65.82% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 65.82%, 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 | #CCD9CF |  |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 217, 207 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.00%, 85.10%, 81.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 134° Saturation: 5.99% Value: 85.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 15, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.99 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.61 Key: 14.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 211.973 I: -4.533 Q: -5.862 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.974 Y: 66.968 Z: 68.728 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.488 a:-6.22 b:3.416 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.488 u:-6.721 v:6.238 | |
| Decimal | 13425103 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.834, -10.209, 7.489 | |
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