Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray 1537

Official page:River Gorge Gray 1537
Code:1537
Name:River Gorge Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray?

Benjamin Moore's River Gorge Gray (1537) exudes timeless elegance and soothing sophistication. This graceful hue effortlessly complements any space, infusing it with a sense of tranquility and understated luxury. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, River Gorge Gray (1537) creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages relaxation and focus. Its subtle undertones of blue and gray make it a versatile choice for both traditional and modern interiors, adding depth and charm to any room. Experience the transformative power of River Gorge Gray (1537) and elevate your home with a touch of refined beauty.

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What are Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray undertones?

River Gorge Gray has a clear yellow and red 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:

#A09A89

RGB code:

160, 154, 137

Is Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray 1537 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 44°, this Beige leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

1537 River Gorge Gray HSL code: 44, 11%, 58%

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 River Gorge 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore River Gorge 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.

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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 River Gorge Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.

LRV of River Gorge Gray

River Gorge Gray has an LRV of 32.84% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 32.84%, 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#A09A89Copy color code
RGB Decimal160, 154, 137Copy color code
RGB Percent62.75%, 60.39%, 53.73%Copy color code
HSVHue: 44° Saturation: 14.38% Value: 62.75%Copy color code
HSLhsl(44, 11, 58)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.75 Yellow: 14.38 Key: 37.25Copy color code
YIQY: 153.856 I: 9.038 Q: -4.021Copy color code
XYZX: 30.567 Y: 32.391 Z: 28.302Copy color code
CIE LabL:63.665 a:-0.818 b:9.715Copy color code
CIE LuvL:63.665 u:4.542 v:13.613Copy color code
Decimal10525321Copy color code
Hunter Lab56.913, -3.728, 10.356Copy color code
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