Benjamin Moore Arroyo Red 2085-10

What are Benjamin Moore Arroyo Red undertones?

The undertone of Arroyo Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Arroyo Red 2085-10 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 6° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2085-10 Arroyo Red HSL code: 6, 38%, 31%

• 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.
• 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 Arroyo Red

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 Arroyo Red:

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

2085-10
Arroyo Red

• 2005-30
  Bricktone Red

  

• 1204
  Onondaga Clay

  

• 2103-20
  English Manor

  

• CW-260
  Reid Brown

  

• 042
  Burnt Russet

  

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 Arroyo Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2085-10
Arroyo Red

• 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 Arroyo Red

Arroyo Red has an LRV of 7.37% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6E3731
RGB Decimal	110, 55, 49
RGB Percent	43.14%, 21.57%, 19.22%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 55.45% Value: 43.14%
HSL	hsl(6, 38, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.0 Yellow: 55.45 Key: 56.86
YIQ	Y: 70.761 I: 34.703 Q: 9.767
XYZ	X: 8.351 Y: 6.27 Z: 3.675
CIE Lab	L:30.084 a:23.649 b:14.819
CIE Luv	L:30.084 u:37.808 v:11.405
Decimal	7223089
Hunter Lab	25.04, 15.715, 8.825