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Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate CW-690

Bracken Slate

Benjamin Moore

CW-690

About Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore

Bracken Slate CW-690 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 180° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 12.2%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #5e6363

RGB: 94, 99, 99

Hue180°

Saturation3%

Lightness38%

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These are close matches to Bracken Slate from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Bracken Slate looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Bracken Slate CW-690 a warm or cool color?
Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bracken Slate?
Bracken Slate sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 180°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bracken Slate?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 38%. Hue is close to 180°. The hex value is #5e6363. The RGB value is 94, 99, 99.
Is Bracken Slate better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bracken Slate has brightness around 12%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Bracken Slate?
You can match Bracken Slate with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Bracken Slate work best in a home?
Bracken Slate works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Bracken Slate compare to a pure white paint?
Bracken Slate is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Bracken Slate in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Bracken Slate in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Bracken Slate. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Bracken Slate. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.