Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver 1461
| Official page: | Sterling Silver 1461 |
| Code: | 1461 |
| Name: | Sterling Silver |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver?
Benjamin Moore 1461 Sterling Silver adds a touch of sophistication to any space with its cool, muted tones. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft blues and subtle greens to create a serene and calming ambiance. To add warmth and depth, consider combining it with rich burgundy or deep plum accents. Whether in a contemporary living room or a cozy bedroom, Sterling Silver effortlessly complements both modern and traditional decor styles. Invite a sense of elegance and tranquility into your home with Benjamin Moore 1461 Sterling Silver.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver undertones?
Sterling Silver has a 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:
#A09E9D
RGB code:
160, 158, 157
Is Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver 1461 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 20°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
1461 Sterling Silver HSL code: 20, 2%, 62%
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 Sterling Silver
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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sterling Silver:
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
1461
Sterling Silver
Darker shades
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Sterling Silver
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 Silver with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver has an LRV of 35.1% 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 35.1%, 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 | #A09E9D |  |
| RGB Decimal | 160, 158, 157 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.75%, 61.96%, 61.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 20° Saturation: 1.87% Value: 62.75% | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 2, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.25 Yellow: 1.87 Key: 37.25 | |
| YIQ | Y: 158.484 I: 1.513 Q: 0.112 | |
| XYZ | X: 32.808 Y: 34.362 Z: 36.793 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.249 a:0.531 b:0.779 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.249 u:1.203 v:1.034 | |
| Decimal | 10526365 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.619, -2.678, 3.819 | |
Benjamin Moore 1461 Sterling Silver
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