Benjamin Moore

Temptation

1609

Temptation (BM) is a dark gray with blue undertones and an LRV of 10.72, making it a low-reflectance color that absorbs most ambient light. The blue cast is subtle but present, pulling the shade away from a pure neutral gray toward a cooler, slightly inky tone. In dim lighting the blue undertone recedes and the color reads closer to charcoal.

Effective pairings within Benjamin Moore include Wickham Gray, Silver Half Dollar, Hale Navy, Gray Owl, and Moonshine, providing both tonal neighbors and high-contrast lighter options.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1609

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Temptation in Real Homes (1 Photos)

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Temptation in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Temptation under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Temptation under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

10.7
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#54585C
RGB Decimal
84, 88, 92
RGB Percent
32.9%, 34.5%, 36.1%
HSL
210.0, 4.5%, 34.5%
HSV
210.0, 8.7%, 36.1%
CMYK
8.7%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 63.9%
YIQ
87.3, -3.7, 0.4
XYZ
9.08, 9.64, 11.51
CIE Lab
37.18, -0.69, -2.86
CIE Luv
37.18, -2.35, -3.56
Hunter Lab
31.04, -0.49, -2.10
Decimal
5527644

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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