Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray CW-85

Official page:Randolph Gray CW-85
Code:CW-85
Name:Randolph Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray?

Benjamin Moore's Randolph Gray (CW-85) boasts a sophisticated and versatile hue that effortlessly complements various color schemes. A few attractive options include pairing it with neutral tones such as whites and beiges for a timeless and elegant look. For a more dynamic contrast, consider incorporating deep navy blues or forest greens to create a rich and modern aesthetic. Randolph Gray (CW-85) also pairs beautifully with soft blush pinks or mustard yellows, offering a chic and harmonious color palette that exudes warmth and style in any space.

Randolph Gray for living room (5 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray living room paint
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Randolph Gray living room paint
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Benjamin Moore CW-85 for bathroom (2 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark green real bathrooms.

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Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray bathroom
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Benjamin Moore CW-85 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray kitchen cabinets color
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Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray undertones?

Randolph Gray has a clear 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:

#58584E

RGB code:

88, 88, 78

Is Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray CW-85 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 60°, this dark green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

CW-85 Randolph Gray HSL code: 60, 6%, 33%

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 Randolph 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 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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray:

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.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

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 Randolph Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

LRV of Randolph Gray

Randolph Gray has an LRV of 11.34% 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 11.34%, 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#58584ECopy color code
RGB Decimal88, 88, 78Copy color code
RGB Percent34.51%, 34.51%, 30.59%Copy color code
HSVHue: 60° Saturation: 11.36% Value: 34.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(60, 6, 33)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.36 Key: 65.49Copy color code
YIQY: 86.86 I: 3.213 Q: -3.112Copy color code
XYZX: 8.889 Y: 9.604 Z: 8.591Copy color code
CIE LabL:37.123 a:-2.02 b:5.809Copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.123 u:0.532 v:7.383Copy color code
Decimal5789774Copy color code
Hunter Lab30.991, -3.035, 5.257Copy color code
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