Benjamin Moore Galaxy 2117-20

What are Benjamin Moore Galaxy undertones?

The undertone of Galaxy can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Galaxy 2117-20 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 274° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2117-20 Galaxy HSL code: 274, 5%, 25%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Galaxy

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Galaxy:

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

2117-20
Galaxy

• CSP-15
  Arctic Seal

  

• CC-38
  Nightfall Sky

  

• CSP-460
  Pinot Grigio Grape

  

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 Galaxy with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 94, such as Benjamin Moore Night Mist and White Violet.

2117-20
Galaxy

• 1569
  Night Mist

  

• 1408
  White Violet

  

• OC-63
  Winter Snow

  

• 453
  Adirondack Green

  

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 466
  Garden Path

  

• HC-123
  Kennebunkport Green

  

LRV of Galaxy

Galaxy has an LRV of 6.33% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#413D44
RGB Decimal	65, 61, 68
RGB Percent	25.49%, 23.92%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 274° Saturation: 10.29% Value: 26.67%
HSL	hsl(274, 5, 25)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.41 Magenta: 10.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 73.33
YIQ	Y: 62.994 I: 0.134 Q: 3.025
XYZ	X: 4.892 Y: 4.879 Z: 6.151
CIE Lab	L:26.386 a:3.287 b:-3.662
CIE Luv	L:26.386 u:1.673 v:-4.614
Decimal	4275524
Hunter Lab	22.088, 0.88, -1.05