What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Temptation?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Temptation undertone is #54585C .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Temptation?

RGB code is 84, 88, 92 . 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 Temptation 1609

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1609 Temptation is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Temptation undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Temptation undertone color.

Official page:	Temptation 1609
Code:	1609
Name:	Temptation
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Temptation?

Imagine a space brought to life with the warm tones of Benjamin Moore 1609 Temptation. This subtle yet inviting color effortlessly pairs with soft creams and rich browns, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, the versatility of 1609 Temptation adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Pair it with complementary tones such as sandy beiges or deep greens for a chic and contemporary look. The possibilities are endless when incorporating the calming essence of Benjamin Moore 1609 Temptation into your home decor.

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What are Benjamin Moore Temptation undertones?

Temptation 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:

#54585C

RGB code:

84, 88, 92

Is Benjamin Moore Temptation 1609 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 210°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

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 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 Temptation

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Temptation:

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 Temptation with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

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LRV of Temptation

Temptation has an LRV of 10.72% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 10.72%, 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	#54585C
RGB Decimal	84, 88, 92
RGB Percent	32.94%, 34.51%, 36.08%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 8.7% Value: 36.08%
HSL	hsl(210, 5, 35)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.7 Magenta: 4.35 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 63.92
YIQ	Y: 87.26 I: -3.669 Q: 0.399
XYZ	X: 9.077 Y: 9.637 Z: 11.504
CIE Lab	L:37.183 a:-0.69 b:-2.856
CIE Luv	L:37.183 u:-2.348 v:-3.551
Decimal	5527644
Hunter Lab	31.043, -2.132, -0.242