Benjamin Moore

Galaxy

2117-20

Galaxy is a blackened violet with cool undertones and an LRV of 6.33, placing it among the darkest paint options available. This color reads nearly black in low light but reveals its purple character under brighter conditions. It functions well on accent walls, in powder rooms, or exterior doors where dramatic color is desired.

Coordinate with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl for contrast, Classic Gray on adjacent walls, Simply White for trim, Violet Pearl for tonal variation, and Chelsea Gray for complementary neutral elements.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2117-20

Collection

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Galaxy 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 Galaxy under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Galaxy under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

274°

Purple Family

Lightness

25%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

6.3

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

#413D44

RGB Decimal

65, 61, 68

RGB Percent

25.5%, 23.9%, 26.7%

HSL

274.3, 5.4%, 25.3%

HSV

274.3, 10.3%, 26.7%

CMYK

4.4%, 10.3%, 0.0%, 73.3%

YIQ

63.0, 0.1, 3.0

XYZ

4.89, 4.88, 6.15

CIE Lab

26.39, 3.29, -3.67

CIE Luv

26.39, 1.67, -4.62

Hunter Lab

22.09, 2.13, -2.45

Decimal

4275524

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Galaxy Blackhearth Exotic Purple Black Currant

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Galaxy Forge Magic Dust Tin Lizzie

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Galaxy Topsoil Foxhall Green Catnip

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Galaxy Paean Black Titmouse Blue Plum Brown

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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