Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice 1605
| Official page: | Winter Solstice 1605 |
| Code: | 1605 |
| Name: | Winter Solstice |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice?
Benjamin Moore 1605 Winter Solstice brings a sophisticated and calming presence to any space. This deep and moody hue pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and taupe for a cozy and inviting feel. For a more dramatic look, consider combining Winter Solstice with rich jewel tones such as emerald green or sapphire blue. The versatility of Winter Solstice allows it to blend seamlessly with both modern and traditional decor styles. Embrace the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore 1605 in your home design.
Winter Solstice for living room (2 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice undertones?
Winter Solstice 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:
#B9BFBE
RGB code:
185, 191, 190
Is Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice 1605 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.
1605 Winter Solstice HSL code: 170, 4%, 74%
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 Winter Solstice
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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice:
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
1605
Winter Solstice
Darker shades
1605
Winter Solstice
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 Winter Solstice 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 Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice has an LRV of 50.66% 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 50.66%, 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 | #B9BFBE |  |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 191, 190 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 74.90%, 74.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 170° Saturation: 3.14% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 4, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.14 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.52 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 189.092 I: -3.254 Q: -1.58 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.93 Y: 51.293 Z: 56.077 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.856 a:-2.264 b:-0.217 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.856 u:-3.307 v:0.067 | |
| Decimal | 12173246 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.619, -5.875, 3.711 | |
Benjamin Moore 1605 Winter Solstice
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