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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2117-40

Collection

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Tropical Dusk 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 Tropical Dusk under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Tropical Dusk under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

267°

Blue Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

23.3

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

#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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Tropical Dusk Exclusive Plum Silverado Midnight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Tropical Dusk Ash Violet Violet Whimsey February Frost

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Tropical Dusk Agreeable Green Pewter Green Green Eggs & Cam

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Tropical Dusk Amorous Metro Plum Legacy

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

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