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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

133°

Green Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

46.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

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 Gray Pearl Castle Gray Salty Sea

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Imperial Gray Nelson Blue Hallowed Hush Dusting Powder

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

Adjacent colors

Imperial Gray Boothbay Gray Garden Path Gull Wing Gray

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