Benjamin Moore Galaxy 2117-20
| Official page: | Galaxy 2117-20 |
| Code: | 2117-20 |
| Name: | Galaxy |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Galaxy?
Benjamin Moore's 2117-20 Galaxy is a deep and mysterious hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This rich and versatile color can be paired with complementary tones such as soft creams, warm grays, and metallic accents for a luxurious and modern look. Whether used as an accent wall in a living room or as a bold choice for cabinetry in a kitchen, Galaxy brings a sense of drama and elegance to any interior. Embrace the cosmic appeal of Benjamin Moore Galaxy (2117-20) by incorporating it into your home decor with timeless neutrals and glamorous metallics for a truly stellar design scheme.
Galaxy for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Benjamin Moore Galaxy undertones?
Galaxy has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#413D44
RGB code:
65, 61, 68
Is Benjamin Moore Galaxy 2117-20 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 274°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
2117-20 Galaxy HSL code: 274, 5%, 25%
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.
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:
| 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 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
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.
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?
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 6.33%, 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 | #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 | |
Benjamin Moore 2117-20 Galaxy
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