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Benjamin Moore

Hemlock

719

Hemlock is a blue with steely gray undertones that give it a cool, subdued character. The LRV of 28.89 places it in the medium-dark range, suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and studies. This shade coordinates with Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Silver Half Dollar for tonal continuity, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy add darker accents.

Chantilly Lace and Simply White provide clean contrast that highlights the blue-gray qualities of this color.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

719

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Hemlock 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 Hemlock under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Hemlock under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

28.9
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
#75959A
RGB Decimal
117, 149, 154
RGB Percent
45.9%, 58.4%, 60.4%
HSL
188.1, 15.5%, 53.1%
HSV
188.1, 24.0%, 60.4%
CMYK
24.0%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 39.6%
YIQ
140.0, -20.7, -5.2
XYZ
23.92, 27.61, 34.64
CIE Lab
59.53, -9.92, -6.30
CIE Luv
59.53, -16.51, -7.63
Hunter Lab
52.55, -8.15, -5.60
Decimal
7706010

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

HemlockWinter In ParisMediterraneanSophisticated Teal

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

HemlockInteresting AquaBrittany BlueAustrian Ice

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

HemlockForest TrailBrowse BrownRaffia Cream

Analogous

Adjacent colors

HemlockProphetic SeaSpotswood TealSpring Purple

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

HemlockProphetic SeaRoyal FortuneSpring Purple

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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Hemlock

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Grand Boulevard

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Blue Tea

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Glidden

Cathedral Glass

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Farrow & Ball

Berrington Blue

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Farrow & Ball

Stone Blue

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Wild Blue Yonder

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Polaris Blue

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Cottage Door

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Chalky Blue

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Cats Pajamas

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Secluded Garden

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Tidepool Wonder

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Glidden

Palmetto

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