Benjamin Moore Autumn Purple 2073-20

What are Benjamin Moore Autumn Purple undertones?

The undertone of Autumn Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Purple 2073-20 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 317° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2073-20 Autumn Purple HSL code: 317, 21%, 30%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Purple

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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

2073-20
Autumn Purple

• 1379
  Eggplant

  

• 2073-30
  Passion Plum

  

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 Purple with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 137, such as Benjamin Moore Woodland Green and Pleasant Valley.

2073-20
Autumn Purple

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• OC-67
  Ice Mist

  

• 458
  Sage Tint

  

• HC-130
  Webster Green

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

LRV of Autumn Purple

Autumn Purple has an LRV of 7.39% 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	#5D3D54
RGB Decimal	93, 61, 84
RGB Percent	36.47%, 23.92%, 32.94%
HSV	Hue: 317° Saturation: 34.41% Value: 36.47%
HSL	hsl(317, 21, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.41 Yellow: 9.68 Key: 63.53
YIQ	Y: 73.19 I: 11.678 Q: 13.927
XYZ	X: 7.783 Y: 6.305 Z: 9.192
CIE Lab	L:30.169 a:18.117 b:-8.134
CIE Luv	L:30.169 u:16.377 v:-12.399
Decimal	6110548
Hunter Lab	25.11, 11.385, -4.128