Benjamin Moore

La Paloma Gray

1551

La Paloma Gray sits squarely in the mid-tone range with an LRV of 45.62, making it a functional cool gray that neither overwhelms nor recedes in most lighting conditions. Its undertones lean toward a balanced neutral with faint warm-taupe shifts depending on ambient light. The color works well alongside White Dove or Chantilly Lace where clean contrast is needed, while Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy provide grounding depth.

For a tonal scheme, Gray Owl keeps the palette cohesive without introducing competing warmth.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1551

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

La Paloma Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

45.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#B8B4AC
RGB Decimal
184, 180, 172
RGB Percent
72.2%, 70.6%, 67.5%
HSL
40.0, 7.8%, 69.8%
HSV
40.0, 6.5%, 72.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.2%, 6.5%, 27.8%
YIQ
180.3, 5.0, -1.7
XYZ
43.53, 45.81, 45.58
CIE Lab
73.42, -0.02, 4.57
CIE Luv
73.42, 2.78, 6.66
Hunter Lab
67.68, -0.02, 4.09
Decimal
12104876

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