Benjamin Moore Stonybrook 1566

Official page:Stonybrook 1566
Code:1566
Name:Stonybrook
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Stonybrook?

Enhance your space with Benjamin Moore Stonybrook (1566), a serene and sophisticated hue that exudes tranquility and elegance. This timeless shade of blue-gray serves as a versatile backdrop for various design styles, from modern to traditional. Pair Stonybrook with crisp whites for a fresh and airy look, or with warm neutrals like Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45) for a cozy and inviting feel. Incorporate accents in soft blush pink or dusty sage green to complement Stonybrook's calming presence. Elevate your interior with this versatile color that effortlessly transforms any room into a soothing sanctuary.

Stonybrook for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Stonybrook House Exterior
@jatobuilders

Benjamin Moore Stonybrook reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Stonybrook Living Room
@athomeinthehadleyhouse
Bathroom
@diywithkatandty

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What are Benjamin Moore Stonybrook undertones?

Stonybrook has a clear green 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:

#8B9490

RGB code:

139, 148, 144

Is Benjamin Moore Stonybrook 1566 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 153°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1566 Stonybrook HSL code: 153, 4%, 56%

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 Stonybrook

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Stonybrook:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Stonybrook with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 333, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

LRV of Stonybrook

Stonybrook has an LRV of 29.27% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy 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 29.27%, 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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HEX#8B9490Copy color code
RGB Decimal139, 148, 144Copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 58.04%, 56.47%Copy color code
HSVHue: 153° Saturation: 6.08% Value: 58.04%Copy color code
HSLhsl(153, 4, 56)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 6.08 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.7 Key: 41.96Copy color code
YIQY: 144.853 I: -4.078 Q: -3.149Copy color code
XYZX: 26.27 Y: 28.682 Z: 30.53Copy color code
CIE LabL:60.5 a:-4.047 b:0.993Copy color code
CIE LuvL:60.5 u:-4.814 v:2.077Copy color code
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Hunter Lab53.556, -6.165, 3.69Copy color code
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