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Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows (1559) Paint Color


Color Name: Arctic Shadows (1559)
Hex Color Code: #9A9A8E
RGB Color Code: RGB(154, 154, 142)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 7.8%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Arctic Shadows (1559) color - its meaning and example


What color is Arctic Shadows (1559)?

Arctic Shadows (1559) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Arctic Shadows (1559) is #9A9A8E, and the RGB color code is RGB(154, 154, 142).

In the RGB color model, Arctic Shadows (1559) has a red value of 154, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.8% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Arctic Shadows (1559) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Arctic Shadows (1559) is cool or warm?

The color Arctic Shadows (1559) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Arctic Shadows (1559)?

Arctic Shadows (1559) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Arctic Shadows (1559)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Arctic Shadows (1559) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 32 puts Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows (1559) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Arctic Shadows (1559) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(154, 154, 142)
Red
154 (60.4%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
7.79%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 5.6 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
5.61 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 88, 76)
Red
55 (21.7%)
Yellow
88 (34.4%)
Blue
76 (29.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
7.79 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 55.69 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 29.76

Y : 31.93

Z : 30.19

YXY

Y1 : 31.93

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 39.61%

M : 39.61%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 31.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.9GY 6.2/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 63.29

A : -2.22

B : 6.29

CIE-Lch

L : 63.29

C : 6.67

H : 109.44

CIE-Luv

L : 63.29

U : 0.67

V : 9.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.51

A : -4.88

B : 7.89






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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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