Benjamin Moore Antique Copper 1169

What are Benjamin Moore Antique Copper undertones?

The undertone of Antique Copper 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Antique Copper 1169 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 21° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1169 Antique Copper HSL code: 21, 27%, 48%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Antique Copper

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Antique Copper:

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

1169
Antique Copper

• 1176
  Mountain Retreat

  

• 2096-40
  Gaucho Brown

  

• 1162
  Wooded Vista

  

• 1182
  Drenched Sienna

  

• 1161
  Birchwood

  

Darker shades

1169
Antique Copper

• CSP-300
  Riding Boots

  

• 2106-20
  Auberge

  

• 2106-10
  Java

  

• 1224
  Coyote Trail

  

• 1133
  Maplewood

  

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 Antique Copper with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1169
Antique Copper

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Antique Copper

Antique Copper has an LRV of 20.22% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9C7059
RGB Decimal	156, 112, 89
RGB Percent	61.18%, 43.92%, 34.90%
HSV	Hue: 21° Saturation: 42.95% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(21, 27, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.21 Yellow: 42.95 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 122.534 I: 33.611 Q: 2.15
XYZ	X: 21.308 Y: 19.379 Z: 12.067
CIE Lab	L:51.128 a:14.4 b:19.671
CIE Luv	L:51.128 u:31.204 v:21.645
Decimal	10252377
Hunter Lab	44.022, 9.364, 14.563