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Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails 1556

Vapor Trails

Benjamin Moore

1556

About Vapor Trails by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 62.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cfd0c5

RGB: 207, 208, 197

Hue66°

Saturation11%

Lightness79%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Vapor Trails 1556 a warm or cool color?
Vapor Trails by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Vapor Trails?
Vapor Trails sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 66°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Vapor Trails?
Brightness is about 62%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 79%. Hue is close to 66°. The hex value is #cfd0c5. The RGB value is 207, 208, 197.
Is Vapor Trails better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Vapor Trails has brightness around 62%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Vapor Trails?
You can match Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails work best in a home?
Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails compare to a pure white paint?
Vapor Trails is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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