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Benjamin Moore

Sterling

1591

Sterling is a light gray with cool undertones and an LRV of 62.33, reflecting a moderate-to-high amount of ambient light. Its hex value CED2CE shows nearly equal red, green, and blue channels with a faint green lean, which can become perceptible when placed against pure warm whites. The hue maintains a quiet, steady presence across varying sheen levels from flat to satin.

Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air and Silver Mist offer soft analogous companions in the blue-cool range. Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy provide deeper contrast, while Chantilly Lace and Simply White work as clean trim options.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1591

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Sterling in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Sterling 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 Sterling under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sterling under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

120°

Green Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

4%

Near Neutral

LRV

62.3
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
#CED2CE
RGB Decimal
206, 210, 206
RGB Percent
80.8%, 82.4%, 80.8%
HSL
120.0, 4.3%, 81.6%
HSV
120.0, 1.9%, 82.4%
CMYK
1.9%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 17.6%
YIQ
208.3, -1.1, -2.1
XYZ
59.64, 63.67, 67.54
CIE Lab
83.79, -2.09, 1.49
CIE Luv
83.79, -2.03, 2.62
Hunter Lab
79.79, -2.02, 1.44
Decimal
13554382

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

SterlingVerdigrisPipe DreamGray Gardens

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

SterlingBlue KissBridal WreathUltra White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

SterlingEnigmaSwanky GraySpangle

Analogous

Adjacent colors

SterlingEvaporationTornadoMisty

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Double Click

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