Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige HC-77

What are Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige undertones?

The undertone of Alexandria Beige can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Alexandria Beige HC-77 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-77 Alexandria Beige HSL code: 34, 17%, 56%

• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Alexandria Beige

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige:

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

HC-77
Alexandria Beige

• AF-155
  Weimaraner

  

• CW-60
  Cole Stone

  

• CSP-165
  Downtown

  

• 1006
  Creekbed

  

• CSP-375
  Evening Gown

  

Darker shades

HC-77
Alexandria Beige

• 987
  Buckhorn

  

• CSP-1045
  Wet Clay

  

• 999
  Rustic Taupe

  

• AF-110
  Coriander Seed

  

• CW-150
  Everard Coffee

  

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 Alexandria Beige with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

HC-77
Alexandria Beige

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

LRV of Alexandria Beige

Alexandria Beige has an LRV of 29.03% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A3927C
RGB Decimal	163, 146, 124
RGB Percent	63.92%, 57.25%, 48.63%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 23.93% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(34, 17, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.43 Yellow: 23.93 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 148.575 I: 17.2 Q: -3.25
XYZ	X: 29.021 Y: 29.8 Z: 23.287
CIE Lab	L:61.482 a:2.716 b:13.985
CIE Luv	L:61.482 u:11.839 v:18.368
Decimal	10719868
Hunter Lab	54.59, -0.638, 12.921