Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray 1551

What are Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray undertones?

The undertone of La Paloma Gray 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 La Paloma Gray 1551 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1551 La Paloma Gray HSL code: 40, 8%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 La Paloma 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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore La Paloma 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

1551
La Paloma Gray

• 1466
  Smoke Embers

  

• 1550
  Cumulus Cloud

  

• 2111-60
  Barren Plain

  

• 1465
  Nimbus

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

Darker shades

1551
La Paloma Gray

• CSP-40
  Museum Piece

  

• HC-105
  Rockport Gray

  

• 1475
  Graystone

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• 1552
  River Reflections

  

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 La Paloma Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

1551
La Paloma Gray

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of La Paloma Gray

La Paloma Gray has an LRV of 45.62% 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	#B8B4AC
RGB Decimal	184, 180, 172
RGB Percent	72.16%, 70.59%, 67.45%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 6.52% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(40, 8, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.17 Yellow: 6.52 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 180.284 I: 4.954 Q: -1.643
XYZ	X: 43.533 Y: 45.812 Z: 45.568
CIE Lab	L:73.423 a:-0.028 b:4.579
CIE Luv	L:73.423 u:2.778 v:6.674
Decimal	12104876
Hunter Lab	67.684, -3.64, 7.463