Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon 1575

Official page:Rainy Afternoon 1575
Code:1575
Name:Rainy Afternoon
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon?

Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of Benjamin Moore 1575 Rainy Afternoon. This soft and serene hue evokes a sense of calm and elegance, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. Whether you are looking to create a cozy sanctuary or a sophisticated retreat, Rainy Afternoon lends a touch of understated luxury to any space. Pair this versatile color with light neutrals and natural textures to enhance its soothing qualities, or use it as a contrasting accent against dark furnishings for a modern twist. Embrace the timeless appeal of Benjamin Moore 1575 Rainy Afternoon to infuse your home with a timeless beauty and understated sophistication.

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What are Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon undertones?

Rainy Afternoon 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:

#646B61

RGB code:

100, 107, 97

Is Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon 1575 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 102°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1575 Rainy Afternoon HSL code: 102, 5%, 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 Rainy Afternoon

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon:

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.

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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 Rainy Afternoon with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 282, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

LRV of Rainy Afternoon

Rainy Afternoon has an LRV of 15.2% 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 15.2%, 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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HEX#646B61Copy color code
RGB Decimal100, 107, 97Copy color code
RGB Percent39.22%, 41.96%, 38.04%Copy color code
HSVHue: 102° Saturation: 9.35% Value: 41.96%Copy color code
HSLhsl(102, 5, 40)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 6.54 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 9.35 Key: 58.04Copy color code
YIQY: 103.767 I: -0.958 Q: -4.593Copy color code
XYZX: 12.67 Y: 14.088 Z: 13.358Copy color code
CIE LabL:44.358 a:-4.747 b:4.689Copy color code
CIE LuvL:44.358 u:-3.407 v:6.816Copy color code
Decimal6581089Copy color code
Hunter Lab37.534, -5.427, 5.173Copy color code
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