Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray / 1539 / Roosevelt Taupe / HC-103

What are Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray undertones?

The undertone of Cromwell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cromwell Gray HC-103 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 41° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-103 Cromwell Gray HSL code: 41, 11%, 45%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Cromwell 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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cromwell 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-103
Cromwell Gray

• CSP-145
  Smoked Truffle

  

• CSP-80
  Gothic Arch

  

• CW-80
  Carter Gray

  

• 1476
  Squirrel Tail

  

• 1545
  Iron Gate

  

Darker shades

HC-103
Cromwell Gray

• 2137-30
  Durango

  

• 1540
  Cabin Fever

  

• 1533
  Bayleaf

  

• 2138-20
  Green Grove

  

• 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 Cromwell Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

HC-103
Cromwell Gray

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Cromwell Gray

Cromwell Gray has an LRV of 19.62% 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	#7F7766
RGB Decimal	127, 119, 102
RGB Percent	49.80%, 46.67%, 40.00%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 19.69% Value: 49.8%
HSL	hsl(41, 11, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.3 Yellow: 19.69 Key: 50.2
YIQ	Y: 119.454 I: 10.23 Q: -3.598
XYZ	X: 17.747 Y: 18.665 Z: 15.235
CIE Lab	L:50.293 a:0.034 b:10.469
CIE Luv	L:50.293 u:5.796 v:13.606
Decimal	8353638
Hunter Lab	43.203, -2.281, 9.335