Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates 190
| Official page: | Pearly Gates 190 |
| Code: | 190 |
| Name: | Pearly Gates |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates?
The hueBenjamin Moore 190 Pearly Gates offers a subtle and soothing presence to any space, evoking a sense of tranquility and sophistication. This elegant color pairs beautifully with soft pastels such as blush pink, light gray, and mint green, creating a harmonious and relaxing atmosphere. When combined with rich navy blue or dusty rose accents, the warmth and depth of the hueBenjamin Moore 190 Pearly Gates are further accentuated, adding a touch of luxury to the overall aesthetic. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings, this versatile shade effortlessly enhances the beauty of any room.
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What are Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates undertones?
Pearly Gates has a clear red 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:
#F7EDD5
RGB code:
247, 237, 213
Is Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates 190 cool or warm?
At 42° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
190 Pearly Gates HSL code: 42, 68%, 90%
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 Pearly Gates
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pearly Gates:
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
Darker shades
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 Pearly Gates with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance and Lake Placid.
LRV of Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates has an LRV of 82.2% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
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 82.2%, 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 | #F7EDD5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 247, 237, 213 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.86%, 92.94%, 83.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 13.77% Value: 96.86% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 68, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.05 Yellow: 13.77 Key: 3.14 | |
| YIQ | Y: 237.254 I: 13.671 Q: -5.353 | |
| XYZ | X: 80.65 Y: 85.148 Z: 75.119 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.947 a:-0.547 b:12.84 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.947 u:7.233 v:19.168 | |
| Decimal | 16248277 | |
| Hunter Lab | 92.276, -5.47, 16.326 |
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