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 (3 photos)

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

Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bedroom paint review
@kathrynsalyerdesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bedroom review
@kathrynsalyerdesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bedroom interior
@kathrynsalyerdesign

Benjamin Moore 1615 for bathroom (4 photos)

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

Rock Gray bathroom color review
@kathrynsalyerdesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bathroom interior idea
@kathrynsalyerdesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bathroom color review
@kathrynsalyerdesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray bathroom interior
@kathrynsalyerdesign

Benjamin Moore 1615 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

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

Benjamin Moore Rock Gray kitchen cabinets paint
@taniaquinterodesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray kitchen cabinets color
@taniaquinterodesign
Benjamin Moore Rock Gray kitchen cabinets
@taniaquinterodesign

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 grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Rock Gray house exterior
@herbertpainting

Try before you buy

Samplize samples on the wall

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick and repeat

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted samples

Twice painted
with real paint

Fast delivery

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Benjamin Moore Rock Gray undertones?

Rock Gray has a blue 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:

#7F8386

RGB code:

127, 131, 134

Is Benjamin Moore Rock Gray 1615 cool or warm?

warm
cool
Color wheel

With a hue of 206°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

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.

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:

Living‑room mockup
Living‑room overlay

4000K

2000K
3000K
4000K
5000K
6000K
7000K

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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
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
Decimal8356742Copy color code
Hunter Lab47.398, -3.218, 0.945Copy color code
Copy color code
Copy paint color code

Color equivalents