Benjamin Moore

Wales Gray

1585

Wales Gray from Benjamin Moore is a blue-gray blend where gray undertones ground the blue component, producing a muted, neutral-cool appearance. Its LRV of 53.54 provides moderate reflectance, performing consistently in both well-lit and lower-light environments. The gray base prevents the blue from dominating, resulting in a balanced tone suited to coastal and contemporary interiors.

Recommended companion colors from Benjamin Moore include White Dove, Nimbus, Hale Navy, Silver Chain, and Horizon, each reinforcing its cool, restrained character or introducing measured tonal contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1585

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Wales Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Wales Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Wales Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

170°

Cyan Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

53.5

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B9C5C3

RGB Decimal

185, 197, 195

RGB Percent

72.5%, 77.3%, 76.5%

HSL

170.0, 9.4%, 74.9%

HSV

170.0, 6.1%, 77.3%

CMYK

6.1%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 22.7%

YIQ

193.2, -6.5, -3.2

XYZ

49.82, 54.19, 59.46

CIE Lab

78.57, -4.48, -0.42

CIE Luv

78.57, -6.53, 0.13

Hunter Lab

73.61, -4.20, -0.40

Decimal

12174787

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Wales Gray Provence Blue Green Granite Meteorological

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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