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Benjamin Moore Arctic Shadows

1559 · #9A9A8E · LRV 31.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Gray Expose is a 98% match

Arctic Shadows (1559) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 31.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Gray Expose (98% match).

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LRV

31.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1559

HEX

#9A9A8E

RGB

154, 154, 142

HSL

60°, 6%, 58%

Family

Yellows

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Arctic Shadows FAQ

What undertone does Arctic Shadows have?

Arctic Shadows has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Arctic Shadows?

Arctic Shadows has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Arctic Shadows in other brands?

Valspar: Gray Expose (5007-2A), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog (HGSW9130), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Hare's Tail Grass (DEGR28), 96%; Behr: Battleship Gray (N360-4), 96%; Glidden: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Pigeon (No. 91), 94%; PPG: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Arctic Shadows?

The HEX code of Arctic Shadows (1559) is #9A9A8E, RGB 154, 154, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.