Benjamin Moore Inner Balance 1522

Official page:Inner Balance 1522
Code:1522
Name:Inner Balance
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Inner Balance?

Transform your space with the soothing charm of Benjamin Moore 1522 Inner Balance. This serene hue infuses a sense of tranquility and harmony into any room it touches. Pair Inner Balance with crisp white trim and accents in soft greys or natural woods for a timeless and elegant look. Its versatility allows it to complement a wide range of colors such as Benjamin Moore 1507 Ivory Tower and Benjamin Moore 1563 Blue Lace. Embrace the calming essence of Inner Balance to create a space that exudes peace and balance.

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What are Benjamin Moore Inner Balance undertones?

Inner Balance 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:

#CDC7B3

RGB code:

205, 199, 179

Is Benjamin Moore Inner Balance 1522 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 46°, this Greige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

1522 Inner Balance HSL code: 46, 21%, 75%

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 Inner Balance

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Greige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Inner Balance:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Inner Balance with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

LRV of Inner Balance

Inner Balance has an LRV of 56.38% 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 56.38%, 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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HEX#CDC7B3Copy color code
RGB Decimal205, 199, 179Copy color code
RGB Percent80.39%, 78.04%, 70.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 46° Saturation: 12.68% Value: 80.39%Copy color code
HSLhsl(46, 21, 75)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.93 Yellow: 12.68 Key: 19.61Copy color code
YIQY: 198.514 I: 10.002 Q: -4.955Copy color code
XYZX: 53.736 Y: 57.081 Z: 50.823Copy color code
CIE LabL:80.225 a:-1.326 b:10.764Copy color code
CIE LuvL:80.225 u:4.665 v:15.864Copy color code
Decimal13486003Copy color code
Hunter Lab75.552, -5.26, 13.003Copy color code
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