2159-40

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 paint color review

What does the color Amber Waves 2159-40 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Amber Waves paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used Amber Waves 2159-40 on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40.

Color code:

2159-40

Color name:

Amber Waves

Brand:

Benjamin Moore

LRV of Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 has an LRV of 54.18% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

What are Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertone color.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#ECBF7F

RGB code:

236, 191, 127

Is Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

Benjamin Moore 2159-40 Amber Waves is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2159-40 Amber Waves HSL code: 35, 74%, 71%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

2159-40 Amber Waves monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

2159-40 Amber Waves complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 vs Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40

Are you struggling to choose between Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 and York Harbor Yellow 2154-40 for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 vs Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow 2154-40Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40
LRV: 54.18%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 55.12%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 vs Benjamin Moore Orange Ice 166

Unsure if you should go with Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 or Benjamin Moore Orange Ice 166? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40 vs Benjamin Moore Orange Ice 166Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40
LRV: 54.18%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 52.97%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
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