Benjamin Moore

Winter Solstice

1605

Winter Solstice (BM) is a cool gray carrying blue undertones, with a hex value of #B9BFBE and an LRV of 50.66, positioning it at the midpoint of the reflectance scale. The blue inflection differentiates it from warmer or strictly neutral grays in the Benjamin Moore palette. Suitable pairings within the brand include Nimbus Gray, Silver Half Dollar, Hale Navy, Black Beauty, and Chantilly Lace.

Its mid-range LRV allows it to serve as a wall color in rooms with moderate to ample natural light without reading overly dark or overly pale.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1605

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Winter Solstice in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

170°

Cyan Family

Lightness

74%

Light

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

50.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#B9BFBE
RGB Decimal
185, 191, 190
RGB Percent
72.5%, 74.9%, 74.5%
HSL
170.0, 4.5%, 73.7%
HSV
170.0, 3.1%, 74.9%
CMYK
3.1%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 25.1%
YIQ
189.1, -3.3, -1.6
XYZ
47.93, 51.29, 56.09
CIE Lab
76.86, -2.26, -0.23
CIE Luv
76.86, -3.31, 0.05
Hunter Lab
71.62, -2.11, -0.22
Decimal
12173246

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