Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet HC-51

What are Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet undertones?

The undertone of Audubon Russet 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Audubon Russet HC-51 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

HC-51 Audubon Russet HSL code: 15, 35%, 51%

• 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 Audubon Russet

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 Audubon Russet:

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

HC-51
Audubon Russet

• 1175
  Lake House

  

• 1228
  Roman Shade

  

• 1189
  Santa Rosa

  

• CW-225
  Wythe Rose

  

• 1222
  Lenape Trail

  

Darker shades

HC-51
Audubon Russet

• 1197
  Pumice Stone

  

• HC-49
  Mayflower Red

  

• CSP-1125
  Brownberry

  

• 2094-30
  Giant Sequoia

  

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

HC-51
Audubon Russet

• 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 Audubon Russet

Audubon Russet has an LRV of 20.95% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AE6B55
RGB Decimal	174, 107, 85
RGB Percent	68.24%, 41.96%, 33.33%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 51.15% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(15, 35, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 38.51 Yellow: 51.15 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 124.525 I: 46.995 Q: 7.327
XYZ	X: 24.354 Y: 20.172 Z: 11.203
CIE Lab	L:52.031 a:24.339 b:23.578
CIE Luv	L:52.031 u:48.941 v:23.813
Decimal	11430741
Hunter Lab	44.913, 18.193, 16.65