Benjamin Moore Gray Lake 2138-70

What are Benjamin Moore Gray Lake undertones?

The undertone of Gray Lake can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gray Lake 2138-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 100° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2138-70 Gray Lake HSL code: 100, 12%, 90%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Gray Lake

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gray Lake:

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

2138-70
Gray Lake

• OC-149
  Decorator's White

  

• OC-68
  Distant Gray

  

• OC-150
  Brilliant White

  

Darker shades

2138-70
Gray Lake

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 465
  Antique Jade

  

• 1570
  Gray Wisp

  

• HC-140
  Prescott Green

  

• 443
  Desert Green

  

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 Gray Lake with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

2138-70
Gray Lake

• 1383
  Iris Bliss

  

• 1393
  Grappa

  

• 2072-40
  Wild Orchid

  

• 1385
  Cupid's Dart

  

• 1384
  Carolina Plum

  

• 2072-30
  Purple Lotus

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

LRV of Gray Lake

Gray Lake has an LRV of 78.79% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E4E8E2
RGB Decimal	228, 232, 226
RGB Percent	89.41%, 90.98%, 88.63%
HSV	Hue: 100° Saturation: 2.59% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(100, 12, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.72 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.59 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 230.12 I: -0.456 Q: -2.713
XYZ	X: 74.576 Y: 79.698 Z: 83.385
CIE Lab	L:91.549 a:-2.409 b:2.448
CIE Luv	L:91.549 u:-1.921 v:4.162
Decimal	15001826
Hunter Lab	89.274, -7.118, 7.112