Benjamin Moore

Monet

1243 / CC-8

Monet (1243) is a muted, mid-range neutral that blends pink and violet undertones into a powdery, dusty mauve. With an LRV of 39.98, it absorbs a moderate amount of light, reading as a soft, grayed rose in most conditions. The violet lean keeps it from tipping too warm, while the pink base prevents it from feeling cool.

It pairs well within the Benjamin Moore catalog alongside Alabaster (876) for a lighter tonal contrast, Silver Lake (1598) to echo its gray qualities, Simply White (OC-117) for crisp trim, and Windham Cream (HC-6) to introduce a warm counterpoint.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1243 / CC-8

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Monet in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Monet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Monet under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

8°

Red Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

40.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BFA4A0
RGB Decimal
191, 164, 160
RGB Percent
74.9%, 64.3%, 62.7%
HSL
7.7, 19.5%, 68.8%
HSV
7.7, 16.2%, 74.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 14.1%, 16.2%, 25.1%
YIQ
171.6, 17.4, 4.4
XYZ
41.11, 40.17, 38.84
CIE Lab
69.59, 9.21, 5.72
CIE Luv
69.59, 16.71, 6.54
Hunter Lab
63.38, 8.51, 4.96
Decimal
12559520

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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