Benjamin Moore Lampblack CW-695
| Official page: | Lampblack CW-695 |
| Code: | CW-695 |
| Name: | Lampblack |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Lampblack?
Benjamin Moore Lampblack, also known as CW-695, exudes a sophisticated charm with its deep and rich hue. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like off-whites and light grays to create a striking contrast. When paired with metallic accents such as gold or silver, Lampblack adds a touch of elegance and glamour to any space. Incorporating natural textures like wood or stone can further enhance the depth and warmth of this refined color. Embrace the timeless appeal of Lampblack and elevate your interior with its timeless allure.
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What are Benjamin Moore Lampblack undertones?
Lampblack has a 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:
#7E8181
RGB code:
126, 129, 129
Is Benjamin Moore Lampblack CW-695 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 180°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
CW-695 Lampblack HSL code: 180, 1%, 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 Lampblack
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lampblack:
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 Lampblack with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Lampblack
Lampblack has an LRV of 23.24% 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 23.24%, 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 | #7E8181 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 126, 129, 129 | |
| RGB Percent | 49.41%, 50.59%, 50.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.33% Value: 50.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 1, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.33 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 128.103 I: -1.788 Q: -0.635 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.416 Y: 21.721 Z: 23.88 | |
| CIE Lab | L:53.73 a:-1.117 b:-0.388 | |
| CIE Luv | L:53.73 u:-1.685 v:-0.359 | |
| Decimal | 8290689 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.606, -3.368, 2.245 | |
Benjamin Moore CW-695 Lampblack
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