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Sterling

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Sterling (1591) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#CED2CE

LRV

62.33

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Light Reflectance Value
62.33
Light
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Sterling in Real Rooms

Sterling has a high LRV of 62.33 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.

6 Living Room Photos

Choosing Sterling for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Living Room Fireplace

Fireplace surround and walls in Sterling enhance the living room's warm elegance.

@thesuiteshoppe

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Sterling brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Bm Sterling Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets in Sterling offer timeless, neutral cabinetry with subtle sophistication.

@paintedlady_furniture

3 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Sterling prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Sterling Paint

Clean walls display the balanced, versatile nature of Sterling paint.

@thisoldbearky

Bm Sterling Interior Review

Matte finish walls in Sterling demonstrate the color's adaptability across rooms.

@erinwalshdesign

Sterling Wall Paint

Flat wall painted Sterling showcases the color's neutral undertones and depth.

@grantpainting37

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Color Codes

HEX#CED2CE
RGB206, 210, 206
HSL120° 4% 82%
CMYK2 0 2 18
CIE LabL: 83.8 a: -2.1 b: 1.5
XYZX: 0.60 Y: 0.64 Z: 0.68