Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach 643
| Official page: | Steamed Spinach 643 |
| Code: | 643 |
| Name: | Steamed Spinach |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach?
Elevate your space with a fresh touch of sophistication using Benjamin Moore 643 Steamed Spinach. This warm and earthy green with a hint of grey undertones adds depth and richness to any room. Pair Steamed Spinach with crisp whites, soft greys, or warm browns to create a harmonious color palette that exudes tranquility and balance. Whether used as an accent wall color or for overall coverage, Benjamin Moore 643 complements both modern and traditional interior styles seamlessly. Infuse your space with the timeless elegance of Steamed Spinach and transform your home into a sanctuary of style and comfort.
Steamed Spinach for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Steamed Spinach for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 643 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 643 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach undertones?
The undertone of Steamed Spinach can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#407465
RGB code:
64, 116, 101
Is Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach 643 cool or warm?
With a hue of 163° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
643 Steamed Spinach HSL code: 163, 29%, 35%
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 green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- 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 Steamed Spinach
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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Steamed Spinach:
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
643
Steamed Spinach
Darker shades
643
Steamed Spinach
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 Steamed Spinach with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 343, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Steamed Spinach
Steamed Spinach has an LRV of 15.61% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.61%, 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 | #407465 | |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 116, 101 | |
| RGB Percent | 25.10%, 45.49%, 39.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 163° Saturation: 44.83% Value: 45.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 29, 35) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 44.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.93 Key: 54.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 98.742 I: -26.167 Q: -15.668 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.708 Y: 14.52 Z: 14.547 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.969 a:-21.314 b:2.877 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.969 u:-23.651 v:6.922 | |
| Decimal | 4224101 | |
| Hunter Lab | 38.105, -16.524, 4.039 |
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