Benjamin Moore Rock Gray 1615

Official page:Rock Gray 1615
Code:1615
Name:Rock Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Rock Gray?

Discover the timeless charm of Benjamin Moore 1615 Rock Gray, a sophisticated hue that effortlessly infuses any space with warmth and elegance. This versatile color with code 1615 is ideal for creating a serene and inviting ambiance in living rooms and bedrooms, while also adding a touch of refinement to home offices and libraries. Rock Gray's subtle undertones of blue and green make it a perfect choice for spaces where tranquility and sophistication are desired. Elevate your interiors with this shade that exudes calmness and style, bringing a sense of harmony to any room it graces.

Rock Gray for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Benjamin Moore 1615 for bathroom

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

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Benjamin Moore 1615 on kitchen cabinets

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

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Rock Gray for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Benjamin Moore Rock Gray undertones?

The undertone of Rock Gray can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7F8386

RGB code:

127, 131, 134

Is Benjamin Moore Rock Gray 1615 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 206° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1615 Rock Gray HSL code: 206, 3%, 51%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool 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.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Rock 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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Rock 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 Rock Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl and Night Shade.

LRV of Rock Gray

Rock Gray has an LRV of 23.77% 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 23.77%, 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#7F8386Copy color code
RGB Decimal127, 131, 134Copy color code
RGB Percent49.80%, 51.37%, 52.55%Copy color code
HSVHue: 206° Saturation: 5.22% Value: 52.55%Copy color code
HSLhsl(206, 3, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 5.22 Magenta: 2.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45Copy color code
YIQY: 130.146 I: -3.348 Q: 0.087Copy color code
XYZX: 21.171 Y: 22.466 Z: 25.769Copy color code
CIE LabL:54.518 a:-0.868 b:-2.129Copy color code
CIE LuvL:54.518 u:-2.392 v:-2.851Copy color code
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Hunter Lab47.398, -3.218, 0.945Copy color code
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