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Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes 1643

Franklin Lakes

Benjamin Moore

1643

About Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore

Franklin Lakes 1643 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 33% and hue near 197° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 33%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #84a0ab

RGB: 132, 160, 171

Hue197°

Saturation19%

Lightness59%

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These are close matches to Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Franklin Lakes 1643 a warm or cool color?
Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Franklin Lakes?
Franklin Lakes sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 197°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Franklin Lakes?
Brightness is about 33%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 59%. Hue is close to 197°. The hex value is #84a0ab. The RGB value is 132, 160, 171.
Is Franklin Lakes better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Franklin Lakes has brightness around 33%. 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 Franklin Lakes?
You can match Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes work best in a home?
Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes compare to a pure white paint?
Franklin Lakes is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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