What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock undertone is #616964 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock?

RGB code is 97, 105, 100 . 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 Quarry Rock 1568

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock 1568 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1568 Quarry Rock is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock undertone color.

Official page:	Quarry Rock 1568
Code:	1568
Name:	Quarry Rock
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock?

Transform your space with the serene and sophisticated charm of Benjamin Moore 1568 Quarry Rock. This versatile hue, reminiscent of a tranquil stone quarry, creates a calming atmosphere in any room. Pair Quarry Rock with warm neutrals like Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray or cool blues like Benjamin Moore Gray Owl for a harmonious color palette that exudes modern elegance. Elevate your interior design with the timeless beauty of Quarry Rock and experience a space that is both stylish and inviting.

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What are Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock undertones?

Quarry Rock has a clear green 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:

#616964

RGB code:

97, 105, 100

Is Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock 1568 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 143°, this dark green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1568 Quarry Rock HSL code: 143, 4%, 40%

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 Quarry Rock

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock:

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

1568
Quarry Rock

HC-124
Caldwell Green

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 Quarry Rock with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 323, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.

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LRV of Quarry Rock

Quarry Rock has an LRV of 14.71% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 14.71%, 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	#616964
RGB Decimal	97, 105, 100
RGB Percent	38.04%, 41.18%, 39.22%
HSV	Hue: 143° Saturation: 7.62% Value: 41.18%
HSL	hsl(143, 4, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.62 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.76 Key: 58.82
YIQ	Y: 102.038 I: -3.16 Q: -3.248
XYZ	X: 12.281 Y: 13.565 Z: 14.024
CIE Lab	L:43.602 a:-4.129 b:1.758
CIE Luv	L:43.602 u:-4.141 v:2.931
Decimal	6383972
Hunter Lab	36.83, -4.932, 3.204