Benjamin Moore Paris Rain 1501

What are Benjamin Moore Paris Rain undertones?

The undertone of Paris Rain 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Paris Rain 1501 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 54° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1501 Paris Rain HSL code: 54, 14%, 73%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Paris Rain

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Paris Rain:

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

1501
Paris Rain

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

• 1485
  Brushed Aluminum

  

• OC-51
  Intense White

  

• CSP-755
  Dusty Miller

  

• 1555
  Winter Orchard

  

Darker shades

1501
Paris Rain

• 2142-40
  Dry Sage

  

• 509
  Cypress Green

  

• 1503
  Texas Sage

  

• HC-111
  Nantucket Gray

  

• AF-405
  Thicket

  

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 Paris Rain with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 234, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

1501
Paris Rain

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Paris Rain

Paris Rain has an LRV of 52.69% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C4C2B0
RGB Decimal	196, 194, 176
RGB Percent	76.86%, 76.08%, 69.02%
HSV	Hue: 54° Saturation: 10.2% Value: 76.86%
HSL	hsl(54, 14, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.02 Yellow: 10.2 Key: 23.14
YIQ	Y: 192.546 I: 6.976 Q: -5.179
XYZ	X: 49.892 Y: 53.454 Z: 48.752
CIE Lab	L:78.142 a:-2.451 b:9.309
CIE Luv	L:78.142 u:2.168 v:13.953
Decimal	12894896
Hunter Lab	73.112, -6.139, 11.644