Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray 1626

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Official page:Gentle Gray 1626
Code:1626
Name:Gentle Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray?

Imagine a space bathed in the soothing hue of Benjamin Moore 1626 Gentle Gray - a serene and timeless choice for any interior. This versatile color effortlessly pairs with crisp whites, soft creams, and warm taupes, creating a harmonious and welcoming ambiance. Complement Gentle Gray with accents in muted blues or subtle greens for a touch of color without overpowering its gentle elegance. Whether used as a backdrop or as a statement accent, Benjamin Moore 1626 lends a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any room.

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LRV of Gentle Gray

Gentle Gray has an LRV of 57.2% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 57.2%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#C0CACD
RGB Decimal192, 202, 205
RGB Percent75.29%, 79.22%, 80.39%
HSVHue: 194° Saturation: 6.34% Value: 80.39%
HSLhsl(194, 12, 78)
CMYKCyan: 6.34 Magenta: 1.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 19.61
YIQY: 199.352 I: -6.923 Q: -1.182
XYZX: 53.875 Y: 57.855 Z: 66.07
CIE LabL:80.658 a:-2.833 b:-2.669
CIE LuvL:80.658 u:-5.675 v:-3.558
Decimal12634829
Hunter Lab76.062, -6.677, 1.743

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