Benjamin Moore Pearl River 871

Official page:Pearl River 871
Code:871
Name:Pearl River
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pearl River?

The Benjamin Moore 871 Pearl River exudes sophistication and elegance with its subtle and timeless tones. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as ivory and taupe, creating a calming and serene atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider accenting with deep navy or charcoal for a modern and dramatic contrast. The Pearl River lends itself well to a variety of design styles, from traditional to contemporary, making it a perfect choice for those looking to create a refined and polished space.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Pearl River painted furniture color
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Benjamin Moore Pearl River painted furniture paint
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Benjamin Moore Pearl River painted furniture
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What are Benjamin Moore Pearl River undertones?

Pearl River has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#DCDFDE

RGB code:

220, 223, 222

Is Benjamin Moore Pearl River 871 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 160°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

871 Pearl River HSL code: 160, 4%, 87%

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.

How light temperature affects Pearl River

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Pearl River:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Pearl River with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 340, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

LRV of Pearl River

Pearl River has an LRV of 73.11% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy 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 73.11%, 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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HEX#DCDFDECopy color code
RGB Decimal220, 223, 222Copy color code
RGB Percent86.27%, 87.45%, 87.06%Copy color code
HSVHue: 160° Saturation: 1.35% Value: 87.45%Copy color code
HSLhsl(160, 4, 87)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.35 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.45 Key: 12.55Copy color code
YIQY: 221.989 I: -1.466 Q: -0.946Copy color code
XYZX: 69.084 Y: 73.265 Z: 79.589Copy color code
CIE LabL:88.574 a:-1.193 b:0.138Copy color code
CIE LuvL:88.574 u:-1.627 v:0.422Copy color code
Decimal14475230Copy color code
Hunter Lab85.595, -5.722, 4.786Copy color code
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