Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow 2152-20

What are Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow undertones?

The undertone of Aztec Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Aztec Yellow 2152-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2152-20 Aztec Yellow HSL code: 39, 45%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Aztec Yellow

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow:

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

2152-20
Aztec Yellow

• 1112
  Sandy Valley

  

• AF-350
  Kurkuma

  

• HC-14
  Princeton Gold

  

• 256
  Westwood Tan

  

• 2165-30
  Golden Retriever

  

Darker shades

2152-20
Aztec Yellow

• 2153-30
  Tapestry Gold

  

• 2152-10
  Medieval Gold

  

• 2165-10
  Camel

  

• 2151-20
  Golden Chalice

  

• CSP-930
  Dragonwell

  

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 Aztec Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

2152-20
Aztec Yellow

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of Aztec Yellow

Aztec Yellow has an LRV of 28.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B89045
RGB Decimal	184, 144, 69
RGB Percent	72.16%, 56.47%, 27.06%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 62.5% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(39, 45, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.74 Yellow: 62.5 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 147.41 I: 47.937 Q: -14.879
XYZ	X: 30.816 Y: 30.569 Z: 9.906
CIE Lab	L:62.142 a:6.674 b:44.776
CIE Luv	L:62.142 u:32.019 v:49.837
Decimal	12095557
Hunter Lab	55.289, 2.734, 28.08