Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige 1205

What are Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige undertones?

The undertone of Apricot Beige 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Apricot Beige 1205 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 24° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1205 Apricot Beige HSL code: 24, 49%, 78%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Apricot Beige

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Apricot Beige:

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

1205
Apricot Beige

• 1151
  Shorewood

  

• 1163
  Tissue Pink

  

• AF-250
  Head Over Heels

  

• 1150
  Inner Peach

  

• 1170
  Beautiful in My Eyes

  

Darker shades

1205
Apricot Beige

• AF-210
  Milk and Honey

  

• AF-205
  Serendipity

  

• 1206
  Outer Banks

  

• 1215
  Cinnamon 'n Spice

  

• CSP-1070
  Warm Sunglow

  

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 Apricot Beige with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

1205
Apricot Beige

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

LRV of Apricot Beige

Apricot Beige has an LRV of 54.94% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E2C1AB
RGB Decimal	226, 193, 171
RGB Percent	88.63%, 75.69%, 67.06%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 24.34% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(24, 49, 78)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.6 Yellow: 24.34 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 200.359 I: 26.734 Q: 0.134
XYZ	X: 57.785 Y: 57.251 Z: 46.524
CIE Lab	L:80.321 a:8.398 b:15.432
CIE Luv	L:80.321 u:21.944 v:20.406
Decimal	14860715
Hunter Lab	75.664, 3.907, 16.509