What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Nickel?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Nickel undertone is #A2A9B1 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Nickel?

RGB code is 162, 169, 177 . 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 Nickel 2119-50

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Nickel 2119-50 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 2119-50 Nickel is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Nickel undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Nickel undertone color.

Official page:	Nickel 2119-50
Code:	2119-50
Name:	Nickel
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Nickel?

Embrace the modern elegance of Benjamin Moore's Nickel (2119-50) in your home. This sophisticated shade effortlessly enhances the ambiance of any room, from serene bedrooms to stylish living spaces. Nickel's versatility makes it a perfect choice for contemporary kitchens and chic home offices alike. Let this cool and calming hue be your go-to color for creating a sleek and harmonious interior design. Elevate your home with the timeless appeal of Benjamin Moore's 2119-50 Nickel.

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What are Benjamin Moore Nickel undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#A2A9B1

RGB code:

162, 169, 177

Is Benjamin Moore Nickel 2119-50 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 212° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2119-50 Nickel HSL code: 212, 9%, 66%

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.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 Nickel

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 Nickel:

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 Nickel with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 32, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

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LRV of Nickel

Nickel has an LRV of 39.23% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 39.23%, 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	#A2A9B1
RGB Decimal	162, 169, 177
RGB Percent	63.53%, 66.27%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 212° Saturation: 8.47% Value: 69.41%
HSL	hsl(212, 9, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.47 Magenta: 4.52 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.59
YIQ	Y: 167.819 I: -6.742 Q: 1.009
XYZ	X: 37.022 Y: 39.231 Z: 47.205
CIE Lab	L:68.918 a:-0.874 b:-4.959
CIE Luv	L:68.918 u:-4.294 v:-7.22
Decimal	10660273
Hunter Lab	62.635, -4.104, -0.84