What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Shale?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Shale undertone is #C3BDB1 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Shale?

RGB code is 195, 189, 177 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Shale 861

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Shale 861 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 861 Shale is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Shale undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Shale undertone color.

Official page:	Shale 861
Code:	861
Name:	Shale
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Shale?

Experience the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore's 861 Shale. This sophisticated gray paint color adds a touch of refinement to any space, creating a calming and versatile atmosphere. Pair Shale with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore's 967 Sea Haze or 859 Granola for a cohesive look that exudes understated sophistication. Complement this shade with accents in muted blues like Benjamin Moore's HC-154 Hale Navy or subtle greens like 2141-50 November Rain to enhance the serene ambiance of your room. Elevate your interior design with the chic versatility of Shale.

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What are Benjamin Moore Shale undertones?

Shale has a clear 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:

#C3BDB1

RGB code:

195, 189, 177

Is Benjamin Moore Shale 861 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

861 Shale HSL code: 40, 13%, 73%

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 Shale

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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shale:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Shale with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

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LRV of Shale

Shale has an LRV of 50.47% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why 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 50.47%, 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	#C3BDB1
RGB Decimal	195, 189, 177
RGB Percent	76.47%, 74.12%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 9.23% Value: 76.47%
HSL	hsl(40, 13, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.08 Yellow: 9.23 Key: 23.53
YIQ	Y: 189.426 I: 7.432 Q: -2.465
XYZ	X: 48.638 Y: 51.172 Z: 48.898
CIE Lab	L:76.783 a:0.0 b:6.813
CIE Luv	L:76.783 u:4.196 v:9.933
Decimal	12828081
Hunter Lab	71.535, -3.821, 9.546