Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585
| 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.
Wales Gray for bedroom
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Benjamin Moore 1585 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Benjamin Moore Wales Gray undertones?
The undertones of Wales Gray can be accurately described as a Green and Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B9C5C3
RGB code:
185, 197, 195
Is Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 170° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
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
Darker shades
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.
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 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 | |
Benjamin Moore 1585 Wales Gray
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