What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray undertone is #C6CBCC .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray?

RGB code is 198, 203, 204 . 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 Pelican Gray 1612

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray 1612 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1612 Pelican Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Pelican Gray 1612
Code:	1612
Name:	Pelican Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray?

Benjamin Moore color 1612 Pelican Gray offers a soothing and versatile hue that complements various interior design styles. This elegantgray tone creates a serene ambiance, pairing beautifully with soft neutrals such as Benjamin Moore White Dove and subdued blues like Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. The subtle warmth of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter or the crispness of Benjamin Moore Simply White also harmonize effortlessly with Pelican Gray, providing a sophisticated and modern color palette for any room. Experimenting with different textures and finishes can accentuate the subtly stylish nature of this refined gray shade.

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What are Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray undertones?

Pelican Gray has a clear blue 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:

#C6CBCC

RGB code:

198, 203, 204

Is Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray 1612 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 190°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1612 Pelican Gray HSL code: 190, 6%, 79%

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 Pelican 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:

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 Pelican 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

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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 Pelican Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Pelican Gray

Pelican Gray has an LRV of 58.58% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 58.58%, 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	#C6CBCC
RGB Decimal	198, 203, 204
RGB Percent	77.65%, 79.61%, 80.00%
HSV	Hue: 190° Saturation: 2.94% Value: 80.0%
HSL	hsl(190, 6, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.94 Magenta: 0.49 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.0
YIQ	Y: 201.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
XYZ	X: 55.541 Y: 59.077 Z: 65.587
CIE Lab	L:81.334 a:-1.525 b:-1.091
CIE Luv	L:81.334 u:-2.85 v:-1.382
Decimal	13028300
Hunter Lab	76.862, -5.522, 3.21