What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray undertone is #5E6C6C .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray?

RGB code is 94, 108, 108 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray HC-160

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray HC-160 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore HC-160 Knoxville Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Knoxville Gray HC-160
Code:	HC-160
Name:	Knoxville Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray?

The rich and sophisticated Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore (HC-160) is a versatile hue that lends a sense of warmth and depth to any space. This deep shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft creams, and various shades of green to create a harmonious and inviting color palette. The contrast between Knoxville Gray (HC-160) and lighter tones adds a modern touch, while incorporating touches of natural wood tones can enhance its luxurious feel. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accent pieces, this timeless color choice brings a sense of elegance to interiors and complements a range of design styles.

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What are Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray undertones?

Knoxville Gray has a clear blue 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:

#5E6C6C

RGB code:

94, 108, 108

Is Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray HC-160 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

HC-160 Knoxville Gray HSL code: 180, 7%, 40%

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 Knoxville Gray

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray:

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

HC-160
Knoxville Gray

Darker shades

HC-160
Knoxville 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 Knoxville Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

HC-160
Knoxville Gray

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LRV of Knoxville Gray

Knoxville Gray has an LRV of 15.68% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 15.68%, 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	#5E6C6C
RGB Decimal	94, 108, 108
RGB Percent	36.86%, 42.35%, 42.35%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 12.96% Value: 42.35%
HSL	hsl(180, 7, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.96 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 57.65
YIQ	Y: 103.814 I: -8.343 Q: -2.962
XYZ	X: 12.685 Y: 14.187 Z: 16.253
CIE Lab	L:44.5 a:-5.262 b:-1.783
CIE Luv	L:44.5 u:-7.425 v:-1.598
Decimal	6188140
Hunter Lab	37.666, -5.803, 0.782