Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray HC-179
| Official color page: | Platinum Gray HC-179 |
| Color code: | HC-179 |
| Color 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.
What are Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertones?
Yellow is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#A8A9A3
RGB code:
168, 169, 163
Is Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray HC-179 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 70° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore HC-179 Platinum Gray
Darker shades
Benjamin Moore HC-179 Platinum Gray
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Platinum Gray HC-179 vs Museum Piece CSP-40
Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.
LRV: 39.64%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 41.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
Platinum Gray HC-179 vs Slate CW-700
Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.
LRV: 39.64%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 39.07%
Medium color
Temperature: cold