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Benjamin Moore

Imperial Gray

1571

Imperial Gray is a mid-tone gray with green undertones that create a balanced, cool appearance. Its LRV of 46.79 places it in the medium-light range, suitable for spaces that need some depth without becoming too dark. This color functions well in living rooms, bedrooms, or as an exterior finish.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's Silver Sage, Hale Navy, Kendall Charcoal, and Decorator's White, supporting both analogous and contrasting design approaches.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1571

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Imperial Gray in Real Homes (1 Photos)

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Imperial Gray 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 Imperial Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

133°

Green Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

6%

Very Muted

LRV

46.8
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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
#B0B9B2
RGB Decimal
176, 185, 178
RGB Percent
69.0%, 72.5%, 69.8%
HSL
133.3, 6.0%, 70.8%
HSV
133.3, 4.9%, 72.5%
CMYK
4.9%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 27.5%
YIQ
181.5, -3.1, -4.1
XYZ
43.29, 47.14, 48.94
CIE Lab
74.28, -4.45, 2.46
CIE Luv
74.28, -4.68, 4.38
Hunter Lab
68.66, -4.07, 2.24
Decimal
11581874

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Imperial GrayPearlCastle GraySalty Sea

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Imperial GrayNelson BlueHallowed HushDusting Powder

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Imperial GraySuch MelodramaRomantic HolidayHeaven Sent

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Imperial GrayBoothbay GrayGarden PathGull Wing Gray

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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