Benjamin Moore Grége Avenue / CC-454 / Cobblestone / 991

What are Benjamin Moore Grége Avenue undertones?

The undertone of Grége Avenue can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Grége Avenue 991 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 29° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

991 Grége Avenue HSL code: 29, 16%, 66%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Grége Avenue

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Grége Avenue:

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

991
Grége Avenue

• 2109-60
  Portland Gray

  

• CSP-375
  Evening Gown

  

• 2107-50
  Sandlot Gray

  

• 1005
  Hazelwood

  

• 997
  Baja Dunes

  

Darker shades

991
Grége Avenue

• 1020
  Woodacres

  

• 992
  Ticonderoga Taupe

  

• 998
  Cabot Trail

  

• 1006
  Creekbed

  

• CSP-230
  Quietude

  

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 Grége Avenue with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

991
Grége Avenue

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Grége Avenue

Grége Avenue has an LRV of 40.74% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B7A99C
RGB Decimal	183, 169, 156
RGB Percent	71.76%, 66.27%, 61.18%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 14.75% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(29, 16, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.65 Yellow: 14.75 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 171.704 I: 12.52 Q: -1.084
XYZ	X: 39.716 Y: 40.844 Z: 37.235
CIE Lab	L:70.067 a:2.829 b:8.531
CIE Luv	L:70.067 u:9.178 v:11.622
Decimal	12036508
Hunter Lab	63.91, -0.914, 10.193