Hushed Hue
There is more to Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue (1520) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A yellow undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#E2DECFLRV
70.90
Hushed Hue in Rooms
Follow Hushed Hue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
5 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Hushed Hue (1520) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Kitchen cabinets in Hushed Hue offer gentle color with enduring appeal.
@spraynetsouthernwi
Cabinetry finished in Hushed Hue provides sophisticated, subtle visual refinement.
@spraynetsouthernwi
Cabinet surfaces painted Hushed Hue deliver quiet elegance to the kitchen.
@spraynetsouthernwi
Kitchen cabinets in Hushed Hue combine soft tones with timeless sophistication.
@the_refinisher
Cabinet fronts finished in Hushed Hue establish understated kitchen elegance.
@the_refinisher
1 House Photo
Hushed Hue (1520) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
Exterior painted in Hushed Hue presents a soft, welcoming home facade.
@oakridgefarmskc
1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Hushed Hue (1520). The beige, greige, yellow hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen walls in Hushed Hue provide a serene backdrop for daily living.
@carleyjrealtor
2 Living Room Photos
Across 2 living room images, Hushed Hue (1520) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Hallway walls painted Hushed Hue create gentle, flowing visual transitions.
@lopaint
Hallway finished in Hushed Hue delivers subtle color and sophisticated grace.
@lopaint
1 Misc Photo
Catalog words such as Cozy, Soft, Timeless offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Soft walls in Hushed Hue create a calm, understated backdrop for any room.
@maryjaynetrainor
Coordinating Colors
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 71), opening up a space where Hushed Hue encloses it.
Swiss Coffee reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hushed Hue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 31), opening up a space where Water's Edge encloses it.
At LRV 71 vs 25, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 73 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 71 vs 24, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hushed Hue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.
Hushed Hue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 34), opening up a space where Coastline encloses it.
At LRV 71 vs 36, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hushed Hue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.
Hushed Hue reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.
At LRV 71 vs 8, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 73 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Seapearl reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 71 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 72 vs 71), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 71 vs 56, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 71 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 71 vs 50, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 52, Hushed Hue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hushed Hue reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This gentle hue features a whisper of green.