What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Sterling?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Sterling undertone is #CED2CE .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Sterling?

RGB code is 206, 210, 206 . 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 Sterling 1591

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Sterling 1591 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1591 Sterling is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Sterling undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Sterling undertone color.

Official page:	Sterling 1591
Code:	1591
Name:	Sterling
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Sterling?

Benjamin Moore 1591 Sterling exudes a sense of sophistication and tranquility, making it a versatile choice for creating a calming atmosphere in any space. This soft grey hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites, deep navy blues, and warm taupe tones, allowing for a chic and contemporary color palette. When combined with pops of mustard yellow or dusty rose accents, the space can feel inviting and modern. Whether used as a wall color or for accent pieces, Sterling 1591 proves to be a timeless and elegant choice for interior design.

Sterling for living room

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What are Benjamin Moore Sterling undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#CED2CE

RGB code:

206, 210, 206

Is Benjamin Moore Sterling 1591 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 120° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1591 Sterling HSL code: 120, 4%, 82%

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.
Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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 Sterling

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 Sterling:

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 Sterling with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

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LRV of Sterling

Sterling has an LRV of 62.33% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 62.33%, 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	#CED2CE
RGB Decimal	206, 210, 206
RGB Percent	80.78%, 82.35%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 120° Saturation: 1.9% Value: 82.35%
HSL	hsl(120, 4, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.9 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.9 Key: 17.65
YIQ	Y: 208.348 I: -1.098 Q: -2.091
XYZ	X: 59.638 Y: 63.671 Z: 67.524
CIE Lab	L:83.794 a:-2.094 b:1.505
CIE Luv	L:83.794 u:-2.035 v:2.636
Decimal	13554382
Hunter Lab	79.794, -6.229, 5.683