Benjamin Moore Inner Balance 1522

What are Benjamin Moore Inner Balance undertones?

The undertone of Inner Balance can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Inner Balance 1522 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisGreigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 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:

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:

4000K

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

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

1522
Inner Balance

• CSP-95
  Sea Salt

  

• CSP-35
  Penthouse

  

• OC-48
  Hazy Skies

  

• CSP-130
  Doily

  

• OC-23
  Classic Gray

  

Darker shades

1522
Inner Balance

• 976
  Coastal Fog

  

• HC-98
  Providence Olive

  

• 515
  Baby Turtle

  

• CW-30
  Market Square Shell

  

• HC-95
  Sag Harbor Gray

  

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.

1522
Inner Balance

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Inner Balance

Inner Balance has an LRV of 56.38% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CDC7B3
RGB Decimal	205, 199, 179
RGB Percent	80.39%, 78.04%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 12.68% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(46, 21, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.93 Yellow: 12.68 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 198.514 I: 10.002 Q: -4.955
XYZ	X: 53.736 Y: 57.081 Z: 50.823
CIE Lab	L:80.225 a:-1.326 b:10.764
CIE Luv	L:80.225 u:4.665 v:15.864
Decimal	13486003
Hunter Lab	75.552, -5.26, 13.003