What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Wales Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Wales Gray undertones is #B9C5C3 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Wales Gray?

RGB code is 185, 197, 195 . 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 Wales Gray 1585

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1585 Wales Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Wales Gray undertones?

Green and Blue are Benjamin Moore Wales Gray undertones color.

Official page:	Wales Gray 1585
Code:	1585
Name:	Wales Gray
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Wales Gray?

Imagine your space enveloped in the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore 1585, also known as Wales Gray. This rich and refined hue brings a sense of sophistication to any room, making it perfect for a cozy living room or a peaceful bedroom retreat. The versatility of Wales Gray allows it to seamlessly complement both modern and traditional decor styles, creating a soothing and harmonious atmosphere. Whether used as an accent color or as the main palette, Wales Gray exudes a calm and inviting ambiance, making it an ideal choice for creating a relaxing home office or a serene bathroom sanctuary. Let this understated yet striking color elevate your space with its understated charm and timeless appeal.

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What are Benjamin Moore Wales Gray undertones?

Wales Gray has a clear green and 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:

#B9C5C3

RGB code:

185, 197, 195

Is Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 170°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

1585 Wales Gray HSL code: 170, 9%, 75%

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 Wales 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 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wales Gray:

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 Wales Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 350, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

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LRV of Wales Gray

Wales Gray has an LRV of 53.54% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 53.54%, 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	#B9C5C3
RGB Decimal	185, 197, 195
RGB Percent	72.55%, 77.25%, 76.47%
HSV	Hue: 170° Saturation: 6.09% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(170, 9, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.09 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.02 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 193.184 I: -6.508 Q: -3.161
XYZ	X: 49.821 Y: 54.186 Z: 59.449
CIE Lab	L:78.57 a:-4.485 b:-0.413
CIE Luv	L:78.57 u:-6.534 v:0.153
Decimal	12174787
Hunter Lab	73.611, -8.008, 3.645