Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40

Official page:Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40
Code:2126-40
Name:Sweatshirt Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray?

The gentle warmth of Sweatshirt Gray (Benjamin Moore 2126-40) creates a soothing atmosphere in any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft creams, and muted greens to enhance its elegant charm. Incorporating accents in deep navy or rich plum can add depth and sophistication to rooms adorned in Sweatshirt Gray. Whether used as a main color or as a complement in a color scheme, Sweatshirt Gray provides a timeless backdrop for any decor style. Elevate your interior with the understated beauty of Benjamin Moore 2126-40, a hue that exudes classic refinement.

Benjamin Moore 2126-40 for bathroom (4 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone grey real bathrooms.

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Sweatshirt Gray for exterior (3 photos)

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.

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Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray reviews

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.

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What are Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray undertones?

Sweatshirt Gray has a clear blue 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:

#92999E

RGB code:

146, 153, 158

Is Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 205°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

2126-40 Sweatshirt Gray HSL code: 205, 6%, 60%

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 Sweatshirt Gray

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 Sweatshirt Gray:

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.

Lighter shades

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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 Sweatshirt Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet and Antique Pearl.

LRV of Sweatshirt Gray

Sweatshirt Gray has an LRV of 31.79% 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 31.79%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#92999ECopy color code
RGB Decimal146, 153, 158Copy color code
RGB Percent57.25%, 60.00%, 61.96%Copy color code
HSVHue: 205° Saturation: 7.59% Value: 61.96%Copy color code
HSLhsl(205, 6, 60)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 7.59 Magenta: 3.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.04Copy color code
YIQY: 151.477 I: -5.778 Q: 0.075Copy color code
XYZX: 29.415 Y: 31.362 Z: 36.842Copy color code
CIE LabL:62.812 a:-1.501 b:-3.484Copy color code
CIE LuvL:62.812 u:-4.14 v:-4.818Copy color code
Decimal9607582Copy color code
Hunter Lab56.002, -4.245, 0.196Copy color code
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