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

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

What are Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Amber Waves?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertone is #ECBF7F .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Amber Waves?

RGB code is 236, 191, 127 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40

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What are Benjamin Moore Amber Waves undertones?
Is Amber Waves 2159-40 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Amber Waves
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Amber Waves 2159-40
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Amber Waves 2159-40
Code:	2159-40
Name:	Amber Waves
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Amber Waves?

Transform your space with the warm and inviting hue of Benjamin Moore Amber Waves (2159-40). This rich, golden color brings a touch of nature indoors, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Pair Amber Waves with earthy tones like olive green or terracotta to enhance its natural feel. For a more modern look, contrast it with deep navy or charcoal gray for a striking effect. Whether used on walls or accent pieces, Amber Waves adds a timeless and sophisticated touch to any room.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Amber Waves:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Amber Waves with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air and Summer Nights.

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LRV of Amber Waves

Amber Waves has an LRV of 54.18% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 54.18%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ECBF7F
RGB Decimal	236, 191, 127
RGB Percent	92.55%, 74.90%, 49.80%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 46.19% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(35, 74, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.07 Yellow: 46.19 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 197.159 I: 47.382 Q: -10.398
XYZ	X: 57.055 Y: 56.63 Z: 27.998
CIE Lab	L:79.971 a:8.115 b:38.287
CIE Luv	L:79.971 u:33.861 v:48.053
Decimal	15515519
Hunter Lab	75.253, 3.643, 30.618

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