Benjamin Moore Silver Streak 2119-40

Official page:Silver Streak 2119-40
Code:2119-40
Name:Silver Streak
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Silver Streak?

Benjamin Moore Silver Streak 2119-40 is a sophisticated and versatile shade that exudes elegance and modernity. This cool-toned gray with a subtle hint of blue pairs beautifully with both warm and cool color palettes, making it ideal for creating a calming and serene ambiance. Use Silver Streak in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices to add a touch of understated luxury and timeless style. This color works especially well in spaces with ample natural light, enhancing its soft glow and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Elevate your interiors with Benjamin Moore Silver Streak 2119-40 for a chic and polished look.

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What are Benjamin Moore Silver Streak undertones?

The undertone of Silver Streak 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#757B83

RGB code:

117, 123, 131

Is Benjamin Moore Silver Streak 2119-40 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 214° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2119-40 Silver Streak HSL code: 214, 6%, 49%

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 Silver Streak

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 Silver Streak:

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

2119-40
Silver Streak

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 Silver Streak with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

LRV of Silver Streak

Silver Streak has an LRV of 20.72% 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 20.72%, 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#757B83Copy color code
RGB Decimal117, 123, 131Copy color code
RGB Percent45.88%, 48.24%, 51.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 214° Saturation: 10.69% Value: 51.37%Copy color code
HSLhsl(214, 6, 49)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 10.69 Magenta: 6.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.63Copy color code
YIQY: 122.118 I: -6.146 Q: 1.22Copy color code
XYZX: 18.515 Y: 19.586 Z: 24.272Copy color code
CIE LabL:51.366 a:-0.529 b:-5.119Copy color code
CIE LuvL:51.366 u:-3.701 v:-7.093Copy color code
Decimal7699331Copy color code
Hunter Lab44.256, -2.773, -1.537Copy color code
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