Benjamin Moore Pine Grove 511

Official page:Pine Grove 511
Code:511
Name:Pine Grove
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pine Grove?

Experience the soothing beauty of Pine Grove (Benjamin Moore 511) in your space with this serene green hue. This versatile color pairs seamlessly with soft neutrals like Whisper White (Benjamin Moore OC-38) and warm greys like Storm Cloud Gray (Benjamin Moore 2140-40) for a harmonious palette. Complement Pine Grove with accents in natural wood tones or brass finishes to add warmth and sophistication to your décor. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout a room, Pine Grove adds a touch of nature-inspired tranquility to any interior. Elevate your space with this timeless color and create a welcoming atmosphere that exudes both style and serenity.

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What are Benjamin Moore Pine Grove undertones?

Pine Grove has a clear yellow 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:

#7D765A

RGB code:

125, 118, 90

Is Benjamin Moore Pine Grove 511 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 48°, this dark green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

511 Pine Grove HSL code: 48, 16%, 42%

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 Pine Grove

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pine Grove:

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

Darker 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 Pine Grove with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

LRV of Pine Grove

Pine Grove has an LRV of 19.28% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 19.28%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#7D765ACopy color code
RGB Decimal125, 118, 90Copy color code
RGB Percent49.02%, 46.27%, 35.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 48° Saturation: 28.0% Value: 49.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(48, 16, 42)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.6 Yellow: 28.0 Key: 50.98Copy color code
YIQY: 116.901 I: 13.169 Q: -7.233Copy color code
XYZX: 16.781 Y: 18.055 Z: 12.271Copy color code
CIE LabL:49.563 a:-2.101 b:16.434Copy color code
CIE LuvL:49.563 u:5.84 v:20.969Copy color code
Decimal8222298Copy color code
Hunter Lab42.492, -3.865, 12.622Copy color code
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