Benjamin Moore

Pining for You

1512

Pining for You is a dark bronzed green with clear brown undertones that add warmth and density. With an LRV of 19.72, it reads rich and subdued, especially in low-light conditions. It performs well in dining rooms, studies, and living spaces where depth is desired.

Kendall Charcoal and Revere Pewter support its earthy character. Simply White and Edgecomb Gray create contrast, while Mossy Oak or Cushing Green maintain tonal continuity.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1512

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Pining for You 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 Pining for You under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pining for You under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

19.7
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
#81795E
RGB Decimal
129, 121, 94
RGB Percent
50.6%, 47.5%, 36.9%
HSL
46.3, 15.7%, 43.7%
HSV
46.3, 27.1%, 50.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.2%, 27.1%, 49.4%
YIQ
120.3, 13.5, -6.7
XYZ
17.91, 19.15, 13.34
CIE Lab
50.86, -1.54, 15.94
CIE Luv
50.86, 6.42, 20.47
Hunter Lab
43.76, -1.22, 11.03
Decimal
8485214

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