Benjamin Moore

Whale Gray

2134-40

Whale Gray (2134-40) is a rich gray from Benjamin Moore with cool undertones that give it a slightly blue-tinged neutrality. It carries an LRV of 23.1, placing it in the deeper range of mid-tones, where it absorbs more light than it reflects. The cool cast separates it from warmer grays, lending a composed and restrained character.

Recommended Benjamin Moore companions include Chantilly Lace, Decorator's White, Silver Mist, Hale Navy, and Kendall Charcoal. Whale Gray reads consistently cool-neutral across varied lighting environments.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2134-40

Collection

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Whale Gray in Real Homes (5 Photos)

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Whale Gray 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 Whale Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

192°

Cyan Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

23.1

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

#7E8283

RGB Decimal

126, 130, 131

RGB Percent

49.4%, 51.0%, 51.4%

HSL

192.0, 2.0%, 50.4%

HSV

192.0, 3.8%, 51.4%

CMYK

3.8%, 0.8%, 0.0%, 48.6%

YIQ

128.9, -2.7, -0.5

XYZ

20.68, 22.04, 24.64

CIE Lab

54.07, -1.28, -1.06

CIE Luv

54.07, -2.29, -1.28

Hunter Lab

46.95, -1.04, -0.88

Decimal

8290947

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Whale Gray Almost Charcoal Blue Metal Beetle Black

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Whale Gray Pencil Sketch Distant Star Harp Strings

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Whale Gray Chinchilla Cocoa Berry Allspice

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Whale Gray Nuts and Bolts Shutter Gray Plum Shade

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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