Shale
861 · Benjamin Moore
Shale 861 as a flat swatch, not a painted room
Benjamin Moore
Shale
861
Subtle yellow-beige, a warm color
- Color family
- Neutral
- Sold for
- Interior and exterior
Benjamin Moore Shale 861 is a light-medium neutral paint color with a subtle yellow-beige undertone and an LRV of 51, light with some depth, moodier in a dim room.
Source: Benjamin Moore's color data. Undertone labels describe our calculation, not the paint formula or a test in your room. How we assess colors.
Is Shale warm or cool? Undertones by the numbers
leans yellow
Undertone
Subtle yellow-beige
A gentle lean, quiet on the wall.
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Closest matches for Shale in other brands
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