Benjamin Moore Misty Memories 2118-60
| Official page: | Misty Memories 2118-60 |
| Code: | 2118-60 |
| Name: | Misty Memories |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Misty Memories?
Blending Benjamin Moore 2118-60 Misty Memories with soft neutrals like beige and off-white creates a serene and sophisticated space. Complementing the soothing undertones of Misty Memories, incorporating accents in shades of sage green and dusty rose can enhance the overall ambiance. The gentle and subtle qualities of Misty Memories make it versatile and easy to pair with both warm and cool tones. Whether combined with rich wood tones or crisp whites, this color elevates any room with its calming presence. Discover a world of tranquility and elegance by incorporating Misty Memories into your interior design palette.
Benjamin Moore Misty Memories reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Misty Memories undertones?
The undertone of Misty Memories can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#CACCD3
RGB code:
202, 204, 211
Is Benjamin Moore Misty Memories 2118-60 cool or warm?
With a hue of 227° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2118-60 Misty Memories HSL code: 227, 9%, 81%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool 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.
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Misty Memories
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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Misty Memories:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Misty Memories with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 47, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.
LRV of Misty Memories
Misty Memories has an LRV of 59.53% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 59.53%, 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 | #CACCD3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 204, 211 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 80.00%, 82.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 227° Saturation: 4.27% Value: 82.75% | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 9, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.27 Magenta: 3.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.25 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.2 I: -3.441 Q: 1.755 | |
| XYZ | X: 57.705 Y: 60.445 Z: 70.237 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.08 a:0.621 b:-3.706 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.08 u:-1.509 v:-5.751 | |
| Decimal | 13290707 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.747, -3.571, 0.859 |
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