What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertone is #A8A9A3 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray?

RGB code is 168, 169, 163 . 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 Platinum Gray HC-179

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray HC-179 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore HC-179 Platinum Gray is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Platinum Gray HC-179
Code:	HC-179
Name:	Platinum Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray?

Step into sophistication and elegance with Benjamin Moore's Platinum Gray, also known as HC-179. This refined shade of gray exudes a sense of calm and balance, making it perfect for both modern and traditional interiors. Create a luxurious retreat in your bedroom or a chic, inviting living room with this timeless hue. HC-179 Platinum Gray adds depth and character to any space, whether it's used on walls, cabinetry, or accents. Elevate your home with this versatile color that effortlessly complements a variety of styles.

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What are Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertones?

Platinum Gray has a 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:

#A8A9A3

RGB code:

168, 169, 163

Is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray HC-179 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 70°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

HC-179 Platinum Gray HSL code: 70, 3%, 65%

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 Platinum 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 Platinum 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

HC-179
Platinum Gray

Darker shades

HC-179
Platinum Gray

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 Platinum Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 250, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and French Violet.

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LRV of Platinum Gray

Platinum Gray has an LRV of 39.64% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 39.64%, 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	#A8A9A3
RGB Decimal	168, 169, 163
RGB Percent	65.88%, 66.27%, 63.92%
HSV	Hue: 70° Saturation: 3.55% Value: 66.27%
HSL	hsl(70, 3, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.59 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.55 Key: 33.73
YIQ	Y: 168.017 I: 1.332 Q: -2.079
XYZ	X: 36.946 Y: 39.345 Z: 40.288
CIE Lab	L:69.001 a:-1.478 b:2.97
CIE Luv	L:69.001 u:-0.239 v:4.553
Decimal	11053475
Hunter Lab	62.726, -4.633, 5.826