Benjamin Moore Shadow 2117-30

What are Benjamin Moore Shadow undertones?

The undertones of Shadow can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Shadow 2117-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 249° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2117-30 Shadow HSL code: 249, 8%, 32%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Shadow

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shadow:

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

2117-30
Shadow

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

Darker shades

2117-30
Shadow

• 2118-20
  Toucan Black

  

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 Shadow with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 69, such as Benjamin Moore Winterwood and Army Green.

2117-30
Shadow

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

• 2141-30
  Army Green

  

• 2141-50
  Horizon Gray

  

• HC-113
  Louisburg Green

  

• 1569
  Night Mist

  

• 1408
  White Violet

  

• HC-109
  Sussex Green

  

LRV of Shadow

Shadow has an LRV of 6.7% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4e4c59
RGB Decimal	78, 76, 89
RGB Percent	30.59%, 29.80%, 34.90%
HSV	Hue: 249° Saturation: 14.61% Value: 34.9%
HSL	hsl(249, 8, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.36 Magenta: 14.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 65.1
YIQ	Y: 78.08 I: -2.986 Q: 4.469
XYZ	X: 7.529 Y: 7.51 Z: 10.501
CIE Lab	L:32.94 a:3.785 b:-7.339
CIE Luv	L:32.94 u:0.304 v:-9.738
Decimal	5131353
Hunter Lab	27.404, 1.084, -3.537