Benjamin Moore

Alaskan Skies

972 / OC-15,HC-173

Alaskan Skies by Benjamin Moore is a soft warm neutral with quiet beige undertones. At an LRV of 63.09, it reflects a moderate amount of light, keeping rooms bright without feeling stark. The warmth in this shade makes it a practical choice for living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where a low-contrast backdrop is needed.

It sits comfortably alongside other Benjamin Moore neutrals such as Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray for a tonal scheme, while White Dove works well on trim. Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy can be used where stronger contrast is required.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

972 / OC-15,HC-173

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Alaskan Skies in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

63.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#D9D3C4

RGB Decimal

217, 211, 196

RGB Percent

85.1%, 82.7%, 76.9%

HSL

42.9, 21.6%, 81.0%

HSV

42.9, 9.7%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.8%, 9.7%, 14.9%

YIQ

211.1, 8.4, -3.4

XYZ

61.87, 65.33, 61.57

CIE Lab

84.65, -0.51, 8.15

CIE Luv

84.65, 4.35, 12.14

Hunter Lab

80.82, -0.49, 7.60

Decimal

14275524

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Alaskan Skies Dancing Dolphin Dried Chive Dash of Oregano

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Alaskan Skies Party Ice Du Jour Alabaster

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Alaskan Skies Debonaire Yukon Sky Vaguely Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Alaskan Skies Sweet Celadon Berry Cream Jack and the Beanstalk

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Windrush

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Gray Beige

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Natural Cream

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Nature's Essentials

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Natural Tan

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Static

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Tea Stain

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Perfect Crust

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