Benjamin Moore Appalachian Spring 2100-40

What are Benjamin Moore Appalachian Spring undertones?

The undertone of Appalachian Spring 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Appalachian Spring 2100-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 15° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2100-40 Appalachian Spring HSL code: 15, 21%, 55%

• 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 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 Appalachian Spring

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 Appalachian Spring:

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

2100-40
Appalachian Spring

• 2110-40
  Seaside Sand

  

• 2098-50
  Flax

  

• 2101-40
  Almond Beige

  

• 2095-40
  Mudslide

  

• 2105-50
  Sand Pebble

  

Darker shades

2100-40
Appalachian Spring

• 2099-40
  Autumn Brown

  

• 2097-40
  Santa Fe Tan

  

• 2105-40
  Dusty Ranch Brown

  

• 1231
  Wynwood

  

• 2098-40
  Café Ole

  

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 Appalachian Spring with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2100-40
Appalachian Spring

• 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 Appalachian Spring

Appalachian Spring has an LRV of 25.12% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A47F73
RGB Decimal	164, 127, 115
RGB Percent	64.31%, 49.80%, 45.10%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 29.88% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(15, 21, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.56 Yellow: 29.88 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 136.695 I: 25.904 Q: 4.092
XYZ	X: 25.994 Y: 24.31 Z: 19.538
CIE Lab	L:56.397 a:12.493 b:12.015
CIE Luv	L:56.397 u:24.632 v:13.686
Decimal	10780531
Hunter Lab	49.305, 7.821, 11.019