Benjamin Moore

Tropical Dusk

2117-40

Tropical Dusk (BM) is a muted violet with smoky gray undertones that substantially reduce its saturation, producing a dusty, subdued purple-gray on walls. Its Light Reflectance Value of 23.32 puts it in the lower-mid range, meaning it will noticeably darken a room while still reading as a mid-tone rather than a deep shade. The gray content keeps it from appearing overtly purple.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's Pale Iris and Gray Timberwolf for lighter tonal pairings, Black Raspberry and Shadow for darker accents, and Lavender Mist for a soft analogous companion.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2117-40

Collection

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

267°

Blue Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

7%

Very Muted

LRV

23.3
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Dark
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Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#857D8F
RGB Decimal
133, 125, 143
RGB Percent
52.2%, 49.0%, 56.1%
HSL
266.7, 7.4%, 52.5%
HSV
266.7, 12.6%, 56.1%
CMYK
7.0%, 12.6%, 0.0%, 43.9%
YIQ
129.4, -1.0, 7.3
XYZ
21.96, 21.64, 29.01
CIE Lab
53.64, 6.66, -8.62
CIE Luv
53.64, 3.36, -13.36
Hunter Lab
46.52, 5.54, -7.53
Decimal
8748431

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