Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky 1447

What are Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky undertones?

The undertone of Amethyst Sky 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Amethyst Sky 1447 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 340° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1447 Amethyst Sky HSL code: 340, 8%, 61%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Amethyst Sky

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky:

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

1447
Amethyst Sky

• AF-615
  Violetta

  

Darker shades

1447
Amethyst Sky

• 1448
  Frozen in Time

  

• 1454
  Sleepy Hollow

  

• 2115-40
  Mauve Blush

  

• AF-640
  Kasbah

  

• CSP-505
  Evening Skyline

  

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 Amethyst Sky with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 160, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

1447
Amethyst Sky

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

• 2123-10
  Mediterranean Teal

  

LRV of Amethyst Sky

Amethyst Sky has an LRV of 31.96% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A39499
RGB Decimal	163, 148, 153
RGB Percent	63.92%, 58.04%, 60.00%
HSV	Hue: 340° Saturation: 9.2% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(340, 8, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.2 Yellow: 6.13 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 153.055 I: 7.332 Q: 4.729
XYZ	X: 31.443 Y: 31.267 Z: 34.507
CIE Lab	L:62.732 a:6.442 b:-0.613
CIE Luv	L:62.732 u:8.484 v:-1.969
Decimal	10720409
Hunter Lab	55.917, 2.519, 2.553