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Benjamin Moore Temptation

Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Temptation paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1609. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Temptation 1609
Color code:1609
Color name:Temptation
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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

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LRV of Temptation

Temptation 1609 has an LRV of 10.72% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 10.72% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Temptation undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Temptation undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#54585C

RGB code:

84, 88, 92

Is Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 210° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1609 Temptation HSL code: 210, 5%, 35%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Temptation:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Temptation 1609 vs Dark Pewter 2122-10

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 vs Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter 2122-10Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609
LRV: 10.72%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 10.79%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Temptation 1609 vs Grey 2121-10

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 vs Benjamin Moore Grey 2121-10Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609
LRV: 10.72%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 10.06%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#54585Ccopy color code
RGB Decimal84, 88, 92copy color code
RGB Percent32.94%, 34.51%, 36.08%copy color code
HSVHue: 210° Saturation: 8.7% Value: 36.08%copy color code
HSLhsl(210, 5, 35)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 8.7 Magenta: 4.35 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 63.92copy color code
YIQY: 87.26 I: -3.669 Q: 0.399copy color code
XYZX: 9.077 Y: 9.637 Z: 11.504copy color code
CIE LabL:37.183 a:-0.69 b:-2.856copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.183 u:-2.348 v:-3.551copy color code
Decimal5527644copy color code
Hunter lab31.043, -2.132, -0.242copy color code
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