Wool Peacoat
Benjamin Moore · CSP-25
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The Analysis
Wool Peacoat is a mid-tone, neutral grey that absorbs a significant amount of light, giving a room a grounded and weighted feeling. Because its Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is 22.19, it will make a room feel more intimate and enclosed rather than expansive or airy.
This is best used as a high-impact backdrop or a sophisticated accent. It serves as a strong foundation that makes artwork and lighter furniture stand out against the wall.
LRV 22History & Origin
This shade leans into a modern, tailored aesthetic rather than a period-specific one. It mimics the texture of classic wool suiting, giving it a sharp, contemporary edge.
How to Use It
It works best in home offices or bedrooms where you want to minimize glare. Pair it with warm, natural wood tones or polished brass hardware to prevent the grey from looking too sterile or cold.
The Mood
Living with this color feels stable, serious, and incredibly restful. It isn’t an energizing shade, making it perfect for areas where you want to signal to your brain that it is time to slow down and focus.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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