Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster / Powell Smokehouse / 2109-40
| Official page: | Smoked Oyster 2109-40 |
| Code: | 2109-40 |
| Name: | Smoked Oyster |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster?
Let me paint a picture for you with Benjamin Moore 2109-40 Smoked Oyster. This deep and sophisticated hue exudes elegance and warmth, creating a luxurious atmosphere in any space. Pairing beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe, as well as rich jewel tones such as emerald green and sapphire blue, this versatile color can be incorporated into various design styles to add depth and charm. Whether used as a statement wall or to accentuate architectural details, Smoked Oyster adds a timeless appeal to your interior.
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What are Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster undertones?
Smoked Oyster 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:
#8E7F79
RGB code:
142, 127, 121
Is Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster 2109-40 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 17°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
2109-40 Smoked Oyster HSL code: 17, 9%, 52%
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 Smoked Oyster
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster:
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
2109-40
Smoked Oyster
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 Smoked Oyster with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Smoked Oyster
Smoked Oyster has an LRV of 22.98% 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 22.98%, 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 | #8E7F79 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 127, 121 | |
| RGB Percent | 55.69%, 49.80%, 47.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 17° Saturation: 14.79% Value: 55.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 9, 52) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.56 Yellow: 14.79 Key: 44.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 130.801 I: 10.867 Q: 1.306 | |
| XYZ | X: 22.195 Y: 22.31 Z: 21.221 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.355 a:4.648 b:5.344 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.355 u:9.388 v:6.472 | |
| Decimal | 9338745 | |
| Hunter Lab | 47.234, 1.218, 6.426 | |
Benjamin Moore 2109-40 Smoked Oyster
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