Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails 1556

Official page:Vapor Trails 1556
Code:1556
Name:Vapor Trails
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails?

Step into a realm of boundless serenity and elegance with Benjamin Moore 1556 Vapor Trails. This ethereal hue evokes a sense of tranquility and sophistication, making it ideal for spaces where relaxation is paramount. Imagine your bedroom adorned in Vapor Trails, enveloping you in a cozy cocoon of peace and calm. Or picture a living room bathed in the soft, muted tones of this hue, creating an oasis of beauty and refinement. Whether used in a study, a library, or a meditation room, Benjamin Moore 1556 Vapor Trails will imbue any space with a timeless allure and a touch of luxury.

Vapor Trails for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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What are Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails undertones?

Vapor Trails has a clear yellow 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:

#CFD0C5

RGB code:

207, 208, 197

Is Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails 1556 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 65°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

1556 Vapor Trails HSL code: 65, 10%, 79%

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 Vapor Trails

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 Vapor Trails:

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 Vapor Trails with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 245, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Violet Sparkle.

LRV of Vapor Trails

Vapor Trails has an LRV of 61.41% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 61.41%, 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#CFD0C5Copy color code
RGB Decimal207, 208, 197Copy color code
RGB Percent81.18%, 81.57%, 77.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 65° Saturation: 5.29% Value: 81.57%Copy color code
HSLhsl(65, 10, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.48 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.29 Key: 18.43Copy color code
YIQY: 206.447 I: 2.939 Q: -3.635Copy color code
XYZX: 58.364 Y: 62.409 Z: 61.78Copy color code
CIE LabL:83.13 a:-2.302 b:5.34Copy color code
CIE LuvL:83.13 u:0.035 v:8.353Copy color code
Decimal13619397Copy color code
Hunter Lab78.999, -6.374, 8.933Copy color code
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