Benjamin Moore Autumn Brown 2099-40

What are Benjamin Moore Autumn Brown undertones?

The undertone of Autumn Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Autumn Brown 2099-40 cool or warm?

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

2099-40 Autumn Brown HSL code: 15, 20%, 54%

• 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.
• 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 Autumn Brown

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 pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Autumn Brown:

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

2099-40
Autumn Brown

• 2110-40
  Seaside Sand

  

• 2097-40
  Santa Fe Tan

  

• 2105-40
  Dusty Ranch Brown

  

• 2101-40
  Almond Beige

  

• 2100-40
  Appalachian Spring

  

Darker shades

2099-40
Autumn Brown

• 2098-40
  Café Ole

  

• 1236
  Sorrel Brown

  

• 1231
  Wynwood

  

• 1014
  Chocolate Pudding

  

• 1015
  Cowboy Boots

  

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

2099-40
Autumn Brown

• 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 Autumn Brown

Autumn Brown has an LRV of 24.23% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A17D71
RGB Decimal	161, 125, 113
RGB Percent	63.14%, 49.02%, 44.31%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 29.81% Value: 63.14%
HSL	hsl(15, 20, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.36 Yellow: 29.81 Key: 36.86
YIQ	Y: 134.396 I: 25.309 Q: 3.881
XYZ	X: 25.012 Y: 23.438 Z: 18.825
CIE Lab	L:55.52 a:12.135 b:11.894
CIE Luv	L:55.52 u:23.958 v:13.542
Decimal	10583409
Hunter Lab	48.413, 7.5, 10.834