Benjamin Moore

Arctic Shadows

1559

Arctic Shadows is a mid-tone gray with a noticeable green undertone and an LRV of 32.48, placing it in the lower-middle range of light reflectance. The green cast becomes more apparent under warm lighting and less visible under cool daylight, so it shifts character depending on the light source. White Dove and Classic Gray both work as trim colors that keep the palette neutral.

Kendall Charcoal provides a darker anchor for accent elements, and Hale Navy introduces a contrasting cool depth. Saybrook Sage can extend the green undertone into a coordinated scheme across adjacent rooms.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1559

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Arctic Shadows in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

58%

Medium

Saturation

6%

Very Muted

LRV

32.5
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#9A9A8E
RGB Decimal
154, 154, 142
RGB Percent
60.4%, 60.4%, 55.7%
HSL
60.0, 5.6%, 58.0%
HSV
60.0, 7.8%, 60.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 7.8%, 39.6%
YIQ
152.6, 3.9, -3.7
XYZ
29.76, 31.93, 30.19
CIE Lab
63.29, -2.22, 6.29
CIE Luv
63.29, 0.67, 9.22
Hunter Lab
56.51, -1.92, 5.22
Decimal
10132110

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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