Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray HC-179

What are Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray undertones?

The undertone of Platinum Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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

warm

cool

With a hue of 70° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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:

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:

4000K

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

• HC-170
  Stonington Gray

  

• 2137-50
  Sea Haze

  

• 2140-50
  Gray Horse

  

Darker shades

HC-179
Platinum Gray

• CW-720
  Geddy Gray

  

• AF-710
  Secret

  

• CSP-760
  Oil Cloth

  

• 2140-40
  Storm Cloud 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.

HC-179
Platinum Gray

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1401
  Nosegay

  

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?

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