Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray / Oystershell / 864 / HC-171

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Official page:Wickham Gray HC-171
Code:HC-171
Name:Wickham Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray?

Embrace the soothing elegance of Benjamin Moore's HC-171, better known as Wickham Gray. This ethereal hue effortlessly blends grey and blue undertones, creating a serene and tranquil ambiance in any space. Wickham Gray is a versatile color that complements both contemporary and traditional interiors beautifully. It is a perfect choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, where the subtle hint of color adds depth and sophistication. Infuse your home with a sense of calm and sophistication with Wickham Gray.

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LRV of Wickham Gray

Wickham Gray has an LRV of 67.87% 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 67.87%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#D4D8D2
RGB Decimal212, 216, 210
RGB Percent83.14%, 84.71%, 82.35%
HSVHue: 100° Saturation: 2.78% Value: 84.71%
HSLhsl(100, 7, 84)
CMYKCyan: 1.85 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.78 Key: 15.29
YIQY: 214.12 I: -0.456 Q: -2.713
XYZX: 63.337 Y: 67.762 Z: 70.698
CIE LabL:85.887 a:-2.442 b:2.482
CIE LuvL:85.887 u:-1.929 v:4.176
Decimal13949138
Hunter Lab82.318, -6.713, 6.701

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