Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes 1643
| Official page: | Franklin Lakes 1643 |
| Code: | 1643 |
| Name: | Franklin Lakes |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes?
Bring warmth and sophistication into your home with Benjamin Moore \1643 Franklin Lakes. This rich and inviting shade is the perfect choice for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices. The deep tones of Benjamin Moore \1643 evoke a sense of luxury and elegance, making it ideal for accent walls or cozy reading nooks. Pair this color with plush textiles and rich wood finishes to enhance its luxurious appeal. Whether you use it as a bold statement or a subtle backdrop, Benjamin Moore \1643 Franklin Lakes will add depth and character to any space.
Franklin Lakes for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Franklin Lakes for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 1643 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Benjamin Moore 1643 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes undertones?
The undertone of Franklin Lakes can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#84A0AB
RGB code:
132, 160, 171
Is Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes 1643 cool or warm?
With a hue of 197° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1643 Franklin Lakes HSL code: 197, 19%, 59%
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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Franklin Lakes
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes:
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
1643
Franklin Lakes
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 Franklin Lakes with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes has an LRV of 34.12% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 34.12%, 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 | #84A0AB | |
| RGB Decimal | 132, 160, 171 | |
| RGB Percent | 51.76%, 62.75%, 67.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 197° Saturation: 22.81% Value: 67.06% | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 19, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.81 Magenta: 6.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 32.94 | |
| YIQ | Y: 152.882 I: -20.22 Q: -2.5 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.435 Y: 32.986 Z: 43.333 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.15 a:-7.193 b:-8.923 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.15 u:-14.907 v:-12.138 | |
| Decimal | 8691883 | |
| Hunter Lab | 57.434, -9.029, -4.53 |
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