Benjamin Moore Ambrosia 893

What are Benjamin Moore Ambrosia undertones?

The undertone of Ambrosia 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ambrosia 893 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

893 Ambrosia HSL code: 29, 63%, 92%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Ambrosia

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ambrosia:

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

893
Ambrosia

• AF-255
  Fondant

  

Darker shades

893
Ambrosia

• 895
  Aphrodite Pink

  

• HC-60
  Queen Anne Pink

  

• 1212
  Sunset Hill

  

• CSP-1085
  Face Powder

  

• HC-54
  Jumel Peachtone

  

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 Ambrosia with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Schooner and Serenata.

893
Ambrosia

• AF-520
  Schooner

  

• AF-535
  Serenata

  

• 1678
  Blue Nose

  

• 1680
  Hudson Bay

  

• 1433
  Blue Pearl

  

• CSP-610
  Intuition

  

• 1668
  Blue Stream

  

LRV of Ambrosia

Ambrosia has an LRV of 81.88% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F7E9DC
RGB Decimal	247, 233, 220
RGB Percent	96.86%, 91.37%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 10.93% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(29, 63, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.67 Yellow: 10.93 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 235.704 I: 12.52 Q: -1.084
XYZ	X: 80.413 Y: 83.22 Z: 79.518
CIE Lab	L:93.111 a:2.59 b:8.015
CIE Luv	L:93.111 u:8.945 v:11.564
Decimal	16247260
Hunter Lab	91.225, -2.301, 12.177