Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage 2142-50
| Official page: | Gray Mirage 2142-50 |
| Code: | 2142-50 |
| Name: | Gray Mirage |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage?
Benjamin Moore 2142-50 Gray Mirage is a sophisticated and timeless shade that adds depth and elegance to any space. This soft grey with hints of blue undertones creates a serene and calming atmosphere, making it a versatile choice for modern and traditional interiors alike. Gray Mirage pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm taupes, and soft blush pinks to create a harmonious and inviting color palette. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Benjamin Moore's Gray Mirage adds a touch of understated glamour to any room. Elevate your decor with this chic and versatile hue that exudes classic charm.
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What are Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage undertones?
Gray Mirage has a clear yellow 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:
#C8C5B2
RGB code:
200, 197, 178
Is Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage 2142-50 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 52°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
2142-50 Gray Mirage HSL code: 52, 17%, 74%
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 Gray Mirage
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage:
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
Darker 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 Gray Mirage with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.
LRV of Gray Mirage
Gray Mirage has an LRV of 53.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 53.78%, 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 | #C8C5B2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 200, 197, 178 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.43%, 77.25%, 69.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 52° Saturation: 11.0% Value: 78.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 17, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.5 Yellow: 11.0 Key: 21.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 195.731 I: 7.893 Q: -5.278 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.82 Y: 55.427 Z: 50.076 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.286 a:-2.251 b:9.909 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.286 u:2.816 v:14.8 | |
| Decimal | 13157810 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.449, -6.042, 12.235 | |
Benjamin Moore 2142-50 Gray Mirage
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