Benjamin Moore

Inner Balance

1522

Inner Balance is a neutral shade with subtle green undertones that soften its overall appearance. With an LRV of 56.38, it provides moderate brightness and adapts to various lighting conditions. The green influence is understated, making it function as a warm neutral in most contexts.

It works in bedrooms and living areas where a quiet backdrop is needed. Benjamin Moore White Dove and Classic Gray pair as lighter neutrals, while Saybrook Sage and Guilford Green emphasize the green undertone.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1522

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Inner Balance 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 Inner Balance under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Inner Balance under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

56.4

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

#CDC7B3

RGB Decimal

205, 199, 179

RGB Percent

80.4%, 78.0%, 70.2%

HSL

46.2, 20.6%, 75.3%

HSV

46.2, 12.7%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.9%, 12.7%, 19.6%

YIQ

198.5, 10.0, -5.0

XYZ

53.74, 57.08, 50.83

CIE Lab

80.22, -1.32, 10.75

CIE Luv

80.22, 4.67, 15.85

Hunter Lab

75.55, -1.26, 9.63

Decimal

13486003

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Inner Balance Olive Gray Fond of Fronds Sage

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Inner Balance Weathered White Snowed In Alabaster

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Inner Balance Violet Vision A Month of Sundays White Heaven

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Inner Balance Chinese Jade Gobi Desert Healing Aloe

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Inner Balance Gobi Desert Victoriana Lighthearted Rose

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