Benjamin Moore Shady Lane 497

What are Benjamin Moore Shady Lane undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Shady Lane 497 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 59° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

497 Shady Lane HSL code: 59, 21%, 38%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Shady Lane

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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shady Lane:

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

497
Shady Lane

• 2144-20
  Eucalyptus Leaf

  

• 483
  Home on the Range

  

• 504
  Nature's Reflection

  

• 496
  Chopped Dill

  

• 531
  Ponderosa Pine

  

Darker shades

497
Shady Lane

• CW-475
  Palmer Green

  

• CC-666
  Bonsai

  

• 2144-10
  Guacamole

  

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 Shady Lane with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 239, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

497
Shady Lane

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Shady Lane

Shady Lane has an LRV of 18.01% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#76754D
RGB Decimal	118, 117, 77
RGB Percent	46.27%, 45.88%, 30.20%
HSV	Hue: 59° Saturation: 34.75% Value: 46.27%
HSL	hsl(59, 21, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.85 Yellow: 34.75 Key: 53.73
YIQ	Y: 112.739 I: 13.45 Q: -12.236
XYZ	X: 15.172 Y: 17.11 Z: 9.523
CIE Lab	L:48.399 a:-6.35 b:22.257
CIE Luv	L:48.399 u:2.636 v:27.872
Decimal	7763277
Hunter Lab	41.365, -6.916, 15.306