Benjamin Moore Apricot Chiffon 136

What are Benjamin Moore Apricot Chiffon undertones?

The undertone of Apricot Chiffon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chiffon 136 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

136 Apricot Chiffon HSL code: 29, 93%, 83%

• 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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Apricot Chiffon

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 Apricot Chiffon:

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

136
Apricot Chiffon

• 2167-50
  Perfect Peach

  

• 079
  Daytona Peach

  

• 121
  Sweet Melon

  

• 2168-60
  Peach Nectar

  

• 2167-60
  Sweet Salmon

  

Darker shades

136
Apricot Chiffon

• 131
  Seville Oranges

  

• 146
  Golden Archway

  

• 130
  Peach Jam

  

• 132
  Tangerine Zing

  

• 089
  Tooty Fruity

  

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 Chiffon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Graceful Sea and Ocean Breeze.

136
Apricot Chiffon

• 767
  Graceful Sea

  

• 2058-60
  Ocean Breeze

  

• 2061-70
  Caribbean Mist

  

• 778
  Skylark Song

  

• 779
  Fairview Blue

  

• 782
  Blue Belle Island

  

• 2063-50
  Blue Marguerite

  

LRV of Apricot Chiffon

Apricot Chiffon has an LRV of 66.83% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FCD2AB
RGB Decimal	252, 210, 171
RGB Percent	98.82%, 82.35%, 67.06%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 32.14% Value: 98.82%
HSL	hsl(29, 93, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.67 Yellow: 32.14 Key: 1.18
YIQ	Y: 218.112 I: 37.56 Q: -3.252
XYZ	X: 70.543 Y: 69.732 Z: 48.261
CIE Lab	L:86.865 a:9.313 b:24.864
CIE Luv	L:86.865 u:29.218 v:33.012
Decimal	16569003
Hunter Lab	83.506, 4.656, 24.188