Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray / Cheyenne Green / 1502 / HC-111

What are Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray HC-111 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 51° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-111 Nantucket Gray HSL code: 51, 15%, 63%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Nantucket 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nantucket 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-111
Nantucket Gray

• 1487
  Herbal Escape

  

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

• 1485
  Brushed Aluminum

  

• 1535
  Seattle Mist

  

• 1501
  Paris Rain

  

Darker shades

HC-111
Nantucket Gray

• 1503
  Texas Sage

  

• 2142-40
  Dry Sage

  

• 1510
  Dried Basil

  

• 1511
  Bed of Ferns

  

• HC-97
  Hancock 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 Nantucket Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

HC-111
Nantucket Gray

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Nantucket Gray

Nantucket Gray has an LRV of 39.83% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AFAB93
RGB Decimal	175, 171, 147
RGB Percent	68.63%, 67.06%, 57.65%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 16.0% Value: 68.63%
HSL	hsl(51, 15, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.29 Yellow: 16.0 Key: 31.37
YIQ	Y: 169.46 I: 10.096 Q: -6.623
XYZ	X: 37.508 Y: 40.347 Z: 33.408
CIE Lab	L:69.716 a:-2.72 b:12.892
CIE Luv	L:69.716 u:3.72 v:18.517
Decimal	11512723
Hunter Lab	63.519, -5.755, 13.28