Benjamin Moore Geddy Gray CW-720

What are Benjamin Moore Geddy Gray undertones?

The undertone of Geddy Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Geddy Gray CW-720 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 70° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-720 Geddy Gray HSL code: 70, 2%, 49%

• 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.
• 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 Geddy 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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Geddy 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

CW-720
Geddy Gray

• AF-710
  Secret

  

• 2140-40
  Storm Cloud Gray

  

• CSP-760
  Oil Cloth

  

Darker shades

CW-720
Geddy Gray

• HC-167
  Amherst Gray

  

• CSP-765
  Rooftop Garden

  

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 Geddy Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 250, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and French Violet.

CW-720
Geddy Gray

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1401
  Nosegay

  

LRV of Geddy Gray

Geddy Gray has an LRV of 22.69% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7F807A
RGB Decimal	127, 128, 122
RGB Percent	49.80%, 50.20%, 47.84%
HSV	Hue: 70° Saturation: 4.69% Value: 50.2%
HSL	hsl(70, 2, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.78 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.69 Key: 49.8
YIQ	Y: 127.017 I: 1.332 Q: -2.079
XYZ	X: 19.984 Y: 21.356 Z: 21.476
CIE Lab	L:53.336 a:-1.55 b:3.125
CIE Luv	L:53.336 u:-0.241 v:4.527
Decimal	8355962
Hunter Lab	46.212, -3.682, 4.794