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Benjamin Moore1401

Nosegay

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Nosegay remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#E0E1E8

LRV

75.05

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Light Reflectance Value
75.05
Light
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Nosegay
Chantilly Lace vs Nosegay
Chantilly Lace
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 75), opening up a space where Nosegay encloses it.

Metro Gray
Nosegay
Metro Gray vs Nosegay
Metro Gray
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Metro Gray
1459 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 58), opening up a space where Metro Gray encloses it.

Nosegay
Topeka Taupe
Nosegay vs Topeka Taupe
Nosegay
Topeka Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Topeka Taupe
1463 · LRV 11

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 11), opening up a space where Topeka Taupe encloses it.

Blue Jean
Nosegay
Blue Jean vs Nosegay
Blue Jean
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Blue Jean
2062-50 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 43, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Dreamy Cloud
Nosegay
Dreamy Cloud vs Nosegay
Dreamy Cloud
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Dreamy Cloud
2117-70 · LRV 76
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Nosegay
Polar White
Nosegay vs Polar White
Nosegay
Polar White
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Polar White
2069-70 · LRV 79

A 4-point LRV gap (79 vs 75) makes Polar White the marginally brighter of the two.

Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Nosegay vs Violet Dusk
Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Nosegay
Whisper Violet
Nosegay vs Whisper Violet
Nosegay
Whisper Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Whisper Violet
2070-70 · LRV 77

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Darker Colors

Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Nosegay vs Violet Dusk
Nosegay
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Nosegay
Violet Sparkle
Nosegay vs Violet Sparkle
Nosegay
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

A 6-point LRV gap (75 vs 69) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#E0E1E8
RGB224, 225, 232
HSL233° 15% 89%
CMYK3 3 0 9
CIE LabL: 89.6 a: 0.9 b: -3.5
XYZX: 0.72 Y: 0.76 Z: 0.87