What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Metro Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Metro Gray undertone is #CACAC8 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Metro Gray?

RGB code is 202, 202, 200 . 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 Metro Gray 1459

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Metro Gray 1459 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1459 Metro Gray is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Metro Gray undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Metro Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Metro Gray 1459
Code:	1459
Name:	Metro Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Metro Gray?

Experience the modern elegance of Benjamin Moore 1459 Metro Gray. This sophisticated hue effortlessly blends warmth and depth, creating a versatile canvas for any space. Use Metro Gray to add a touch of urban chic to living rooms or bedroom retreats. Its subtle undertones pair beautifully with both traditional and contemporary decor styles, making it ideal for creating a serene atmosphere in offices or cozy reading nooks. Embrace the understated allure of 1459 Metro Gray to transform any room into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.

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What are Benjamin Moore Metro Gray undertones?

The undertone of Metro Gray 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#CACAC8

RGB code:

202, 202, 200

Is Benjamin Moore Metro Gray 1459 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1459 Metro Gray HSL code: 60, 2%, 79%

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.

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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Metro 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Metro 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

1459
Metro Gray

CSP-500
Whisper

Darker shades

1459
Metro Gray

1472
Silver Chain

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 Metro Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

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LRV of Metro Gray

Metro Gray has an LRV of 58.43% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 58.43%, 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	#CACAC8
RGB Decimal	202, 202, 200
RGB Percent	79.22%, 79.22%, 78.43%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.99% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(60, 2, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.99 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 201.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622
XYZ	X: 55.9 Y: 58.968 Z: 63.065
CIE Lab	L:81.274 a:-0.366 b:0.999
CIE Luv	L:81.274 u:0.112 v:1.564
Decimal	13290184
Hunter Lab	76.79, -4.442, 5.061