Benjamin Moore Iron Gate 1545
| Official page: | Iron Gate 1545 |
| Code: | 1545 |
| Name: | Iron Gate |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Iron Gate?
Benjamin Moore 1545 Iron Gate is a rich, sophisticated hue that adds depth and elegance to any space. This deep, warm gray is perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in a bedroom or living room. The code's subdued nature makes it an excellent choice for a home office or study, where focus and creativity are essential. Whether used as an accent color or as the main palette, this versatile shade brings a sense of modern luxury to any room. Benjamin Moore 1545 Iron Gate is the ideal choice for those seeking a timeless and chic interior design.
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What are Benjamin Moore Iron Gate undertones?
Iron Gate has a clear red 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:
#8B8274
RGB code:
139, 130, 116
Is Benjamin Moore Iron Gate 1545 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
1545 Iron Gate HSL code: 37, 9%, 50%
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 Iron Gate
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Iron Gate:
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 Iron Gate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Iron Gate
Iron Gate has an LRV of 23.1% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.1%, 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 | #8B8274 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 130, 116 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.51%, 50.98%, 45.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 16.55% Value: 54.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 9, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.47 Yellow: 16.55 Key: 45.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 131.095 I: 9.862 Q: -2.453 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.782 Y: 22.716 Z: 19.755 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.778 a:0.9 b:8.807 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.778 u:6.218 v:11.657 | |
| Decimal | 9142900 | |
| Hunter Lab | 47.661, -1.828, 8.787 | |
Benjamin Moore 1545 Iron Gate
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