What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray undertone is #757B82 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray?

RGB code is 117, 123, 130 . 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 Smoke Gray 2120-40

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray 2120-40 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 2120-40 Smoke Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray undertone color.

Official page:	Smoke Gray 2120-40
Code:	2120-40
Name:	Smoke Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray?

Step into a world of sophistication and grace with the timeless allure of Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray (2120-40). This exquisite hue effortlessly blends modern elegance with classic charm, providing the perfect backdrop for a luxurious bedroom or a stylish living room. The subtle hints of blue undertones in Smoke Gray lend a calming and serene atmosphere, ideal for creating a cozy haven in a master suite or a chic ambiance in a home office. Embrace the understated beauty of Smoke Gray to elevate any space with its refined palette and versatile appeal.

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What are Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#757B82

RGB code:

117, 123, 130

Is Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray 2120-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 212° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2120-40 Smoke Gray HSL code: 212, 5%, 48%

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 Smoke 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 (Kelvins).
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Smoke 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

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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 Smoke Gray with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 32, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

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LRV of Smoke Gray

Smoke Gray has an LRV of 21.08% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 21.08%, 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	#757B82
RGB Decimal	117, 123, 130
RGB Percent	45.88%, 48.24%, 50.98%
HSV	Hue: 212° Saturation: 10.0% Value: 50.98%
HSL	hsl(212, 5, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.0 Magenta: 5.38 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.02
YIQ	Y: 122.004 I: -5.825 Q: 0.909
XYZ	X: 18.447 Y: 19.559 Z: 23.917
CIE Lab	L:51.335 a:-0.748 b:-4.577
CIE Luv	L:51.335 u:-3.654 v:-6.287
Decimal	7699330
Hunter Lab	44.226, -2.941, -1.105