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Benjamin Moore2117-30

Shadow

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Shadow remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#514A58

LRV

9.30

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Light Reflectance Value
9.30
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCozyGroundingMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior Only
Collection
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Coordinating Colors

Shadow
Wish
Shadow vs Wish
Shadow
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Wish
AF-680 · LRV 59

Wish reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.

Chalk White
Shadow
Chalk White vs Shadow
Chalk White
Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Chalk White
2126-70 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9

At LRV 82 vs 9, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.

Shadow
Wire Frame Glasses
Shadow vs Wire Frame Glasses
Shadow
Wire Frame Glasses
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Wire Frame Glasses
2132-20 · LRV 6

Shadow reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Etiquette
Shadow
Etiquette vs Shadow
Etiquette
Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Etiquette
AF-50 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9

Etiquette reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.

Similar Colors

Grappa
Shadow
Grappa vs Shadow
Grappa
Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Grappa
1393 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Shadow
Super Nova
Shadow vs Super Nova
Shadow
Super Nova
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Super Nova
1414 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Shadow
Wood Violet
Shadow vs Wood Violet
Shadow
Wood Violet
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Wood Violet
1428 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ebony Slate
Shadow
Ebony Slate vs Shadow
Ebony Slate
Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Ebony Slate
2118-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Shadow
2117-30 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#514A58
RGB81, 74, 88
HSL270° 9% 32%
CMYK8 16 0 65
CIE LabL: 32.6 a: 6.0 b: -7.2
XYZX: 0.08 Y: 0.07 Z: 0.10