Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive 1491

What are Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive undertones?

The undertone of Aegean Olive can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive 1491 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 46° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1491 Aegean Olive HSL code: 46, 10%, 33%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Aegean Olive

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

1491
Aegean Olive

• CW-80
  Carter Gray

  

• 1546
  Gargoyle

  

• AF-720
  Sparrow

  

• CSP-180
  River Silt

  

• HC-100
  Gloucester Sage

  

Darker shades

1491
Aegean Olive

• CW-90
  Tavern Charcoal

  

• 2138-20
  Green Grove

  

• 2139-20
  Dakota Woods Green

  

• 2138-10
  Southern Vine

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Aegean Olive with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

1491
Aegean Olive

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Aegean Olive

Aegean Olive has an LRV of 11.54% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5D594C
RGB Decimal	93, 89, 76
RGB Percent	36.47%, 34.90%, 29.80%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 18.28% Value: 36.47%
HSL	hsl(46, 10, 33)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.3 Yellow: 18.28 Key: 63.53
YIQ	Y: 88.714 I: 6.561 Q: -3.199
XYZ	X: 9.391 Y: 9.994 Z: 8.27
CIE Lab	L:37.831 a:-0.882 b:8.114
CIE Luv	L:37.831 u:3.044 v:9.938
Decimal	6117708
Hunter Lab	31.613, -2.298, 6.619