Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray 2127-50

Official page:Pike's Peak Gray 2127-50
Code:2127-50
Name:Pike's Peak Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray?

Escape to the serene beauty of Pike's Peak Gray (Benjamin Moore 2127-50) where tranquility meets sophistication. This elegant shade of gray evokes a sense of calm and timelessness, making it perfect for a variety of rooms in your home. Use Pike's Peak Gray in your living room for a modern touch or in your bedroom for a relaxing oasis. Its versatility also makes it a great choice for a home office or a cozy den. Let Pike's Peak Gray transform your space into a stylish sanctuary of refined elegance.

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What are Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray undertones?

Pike's Peak 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:

#A0AAB1

RGB code:

160, 170, 177

Is Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray 2127-50 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 205°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

2127-50 Pike's Peak Gray HSL code: 205, 10%, 66%

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 Pike's Peak 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 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 Pike's Peak Gray:

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.

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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 Pike's Peak Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet and Antique Pearl.

LRV of Pike's Peak Gray

Pike's Peak Gray has an LRV of 39.38% and refers to Medium 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 39.38%, 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#A0AAB1Copy color code
RGB Decimal160, 170, 177Copy color code
RGB Percent62.75%, 66.67%, 69.41%Copy color code
HSVHue: 205° Saturation: 9.6% Value: 69.41%Copy color code
HSLhsl(205, 10, 66)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 9.6 Magenta: 3.95 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.59Copy color code
YIQY: 167.808 I: -8.208 Q: 0.063Copy color code
XYZX: 36.805 Y: 39.397 Z: 47.248Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.038 a:-2.101 b:-4.799Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.038 u:-5.851 v:-6.782Copy color code
Decimal10529457Copy color code
Hunter Lab62.767, -5.173, -0.694Copy color code
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