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"Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2017 Shadow 2117-30"


Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year, Shadow 2117-30, is allusive and enigmatic — a master of ambiance.

“It ebbs and flows with its surroundings, and light brings it to life. Rich, royal amethyst can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal. Indulge your mysterious side. Let Shadow set the mood.”

—Ellen O’Neill, Creative Director

What does Shadow 217-30 mean around the clock?

Morning Light

DIAPHANOUS, CHARMING AND INNOCENT Is there any gentler awakening than the breaking light of dawn? It streams through the window and tiptoes across rumpled sheets. Just about anything seems possible as the day awaits.

Afternoon Light

INTERPLAY OF LIGHT AND DARK Intense, luminous, exuberant. As the sun rises in the sky, shadows come to life creating a comple. Crystalline beams of light angle across floors and walls.

Sunset At dusk, reverently called "Magic Hour" by photographers, bright light becomes languid and soft, gradually fading towards cashmere grey. Colors and silhouettes merge as day begins to dissolve into night.

Evening Light

AN OLD MASTER PALETTE Dappled highlights fade to matte. Gilded by candlelight. Violet shadows descend.

Knoxville Grey HC160

A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveiled in 1976 to celebrate the US bicentennial, a collection of 191 colors inspired by America's historic landmarks.

Amulet AF 365

A touch of yellow brightens this warm and toasty tan, creating a natural shade that works beautifully in any room.

Salamander 2050-10

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Wet Concrete 2114-40

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Stormy Monday 2112-50

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Shadow 2117-30

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Night Shade 2116-10

A brownish cast is visible in this complex, concentrated purple. Like the impenetrable darkness in the middle of the night, it feels both weighty and surprisingly exhilarating.

Iceberg 2122-50

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Pink Bliss 2093-70

Capturing the delicate transparency of a bride's veil, this sheerest of pinks is reminiscent of fresh flowers and wedding finery. This neutral hue conveys happiness and tranquility.

Porcelain 2113-60

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Sandlot Grey 2107-50

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Sea Life 2118-40

An otherworldly shade, this deep purple-gray suggests the mystery and romance of the ocean's deepest depths.

Sea Star 2123-30

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Grandfather Clock Brown 2096-30

Evoking the charm of days gone by, this warm brown adds comfort and timelessness to a living room or library.

Guacamole 2144-10

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Gentlemans Grey 2062-10

Formal and masculine, this blackened blue leans toward classic navy, suggesting beautifully tailored suits and traditional pea coats.

Etruscan AF 355

A yellow undertone gives this deep, rich amber orange an understated elegance. Reminiscent of burnt sugar, caramel, and cinnamon sticks, this spicy golden shade changes with the light.

Ebony King 2132-20

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Pink Bliss 2093-70

Capturing the delicate transparency of a bride's veil, this sheerest of pinks is reminiscent of fresh flowers and wedding finery. This neutral hue conveys happiness and tranquility.

Dinner Party AF300

A sophisticated, deep red with black undertones, this color creates both depth and drama. It is an excellent color for a space used to host elegant dinner parties and other festive events and occasions.

Dark Burgandy 2075-10

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

Cloud Cover OC-25

Inherently sophisticated and endlessly versatile, the Off-White collection offers subtle nuances of whites that suit tranquil, serene environments as well as creates color-enhancing accents for dynamic spaces. A compilation of 152 white and off-white colors.

Wish AF 680

A sophisticated palette of harmonious hues designed to express your color vision with confidence. Our most recent introduction of 144 beautiful colors was designed expressly so that each color works seamlessly on its own or in combination with any other color in the Affinity palette.

Chalk White 2126-70

A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.

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