Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray 2125-40
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- Benjamin Moore 2125-40 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray reviews (1 photo)
- What are Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray undertones?
- Is Shadow Gray 2125-40 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Shadow Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Shadow Gray 2125-40
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Shadow Gray 2125-40 |
| Code: | 2125-40 |
| Name: | Shadow Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray?
Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray 2125-40 is a light-to-mid gray with a noticeable cool blue cast, giving it a clean, slightly steely appearance. It has enough depth to read clearly against white trim without making a room feel dark. In north-facing or low natural light, Shadow Gray can appear bluer and more muted, while warmer bulbs may soften it toward a gentler neutral gray. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a crisp, understated wall color is wanted. Pair it with bright white woodwork, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or soft cream textiles to keep the cool undertone grounded.
Benjamin Moore 2125-40 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.
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Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Shadow Gray undertones?
Shadow Gray is a mid-light, low-saturation gray that reads close to neutral, with a faint cool blue-gray direction in the supplied digital sample. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “cool, adaptable medium gray,” which fits its visibly gray main family rather than indicating a strong, separate undertone. Because the color is so muted, any blue or green bias is subtle and may not be consistent across all surfaces and lighting. Warm artificial light can soften its cool cast, while cool daylight may make the gray appear a little crisper and more blue-leaning.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
162, 169, 174
Is Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 205°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
2125-40 Shadow Gray HSL code: 205, 7%, 66%
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 Shadow 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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray:
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
2125-40
Shadow Gray
Darker shades
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 Shadow Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet and Antique Pearl.
LRV of Shadow Gray
Shadow Gray has an LRV of 39.53% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 39.53%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A2A9AE |
| RGB Decimal | 162, 169, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 63.53%, 66.27%, 68.24% |
| HSV | Hue: 205° Saturation: 6.9% Value: 68.24% |
| HSL | hsl(205, 7, 66) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.9 Magenta: 2.87 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 31.76 |
| YIQ | Y: 167.477 I: -5.778 Q: 0.075 |
| XYZ | X: 36.726 Y: 39.113 Z: 45.648 |
| CIE Lab | L:68.833 a:-1.48 b:-3.423 |
| CIE Luv | L:68.833 u:-4.149 v:-4.812 |
| Decimal | 10660270 |
| Hunter Lab | 62.54, -4.624, 0.503 |
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