Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray HC-94

What are Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray undertones?

The undertone of Old Salem 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Old Salem Gray HC-94 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 46° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-94 Old Salem Gray HSL code: 46, 19%, 56%

• 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 Old Salem 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 Old Salem 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-94
Old Salem Gray

• CW-55
  Finnie Gray

  

• 1531
  Victorian Garden

  

• HC-111
  Nantucket Gray

  

• AF-395
  Meditation

  

• 1510
  Dried Basil

  

Darker shades

HC-94
Old Salem Gray

• 2143-20
  Alligator Green

  

• 516
  Ivy League

  

• 1518
  At Home with Nature

  

• 517
  Greenbrook

  

• 1512
  Pining for You

  

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 Old Salem Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

HC-94
Old Salem Gray

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Old Salem Gray

Old Salem Gray has an LRV of 31.95% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A49A79
RGB Decimal	164, 154, 121
RGB Percent	64.31%, 60.39%, 47.45%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 26.22% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(46, 19, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.1 Yellow: 26.22 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 153.228 I: 16.563 Q: -8.154
XYZ	X: 30.316 Y: 32.385 Z: 22.738
CIE Lab	L:63.66 a:-1.736 b:18.687
CIE Luv	L:63.66 u:8.027 v:25.23
Decimal	10787449
Hunter Lab	56.908, -4.496, 16.146