Benjamin Moore Copley Gray / 1538 / Wildwood Crest / HC-104

What are Benjamin Moore Copley Gray undertones?

The undertone of Copley Gray can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Copley Gray HC-104 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 43° thisGreigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-104 Copley Gray HSL code: 43, 10%, 52%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Copley 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Greige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Copley 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

HC-104
Copley Gray

• 1475
  Graystone

  

• 1474
  Cape May Cobblestone

  

• CSP-145
  Smoked Truffle

  

• CSP-40
  Museum Piece

  

• 1476
  Squirrel Tail

  

Darker shades

HC-104
Copley Gray

• HC-100
  Gloucester Sage

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• 2137-30
  Durango

  

• 1490
  Country Life

  

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 Copley Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

HC-104
Copley Gray

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

LRV of Copley Gray

Copley Gray has an LRV of 25.65% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#918A78
RGB Decimal	145, 138, 120
RGB Percent	56.86%, 54.12%, 47.06%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 17.24% Value: 56.86%
HSL	hsl(43, 10, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.83 Yellow: 17.24 Key: 43.14
YIQ	Y: 138.041 I: 9.955 Q: -4.121
XYZ	X: 24.155 Y: 25.553 Z: 21.424
CIE Lab	L:57.61 a:-0.577 b:10.589
CIE Luv	L:57.61 u:5.231 v:14.373
Decimal	9538168
Hunter Lab	50.55, -3.167, 10.257