Benjamin Moore Baja Dunes / CC-470 / AC-32 / Rocky Road / Pismo Dunes / 997

What are Benjamin Moore Baja Dunes undertones?

The undertone of Baja Dunes 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Baja Dunes 997 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

997 Baja Dunes HSL code: 33, 17%, 66%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Baja Dunes

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Baja Dunes:

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

997
Baja Dunes

• CSP-375
  Evening Gown

  

• 1005
  Hazelwood

  

• 991
  Grége Avenue

  

• AF-100
  Pashmina

  

• CSP-65
  Old Soul

  

Darker shades

997
Baja Dunes

• HC-77
  Alexandria Beige

  

• CSP-1045
  Wet Clay

  

• CSP-260
  Taupe Fedora

  

• AF-150
  Cotswold

  

• AF-110
  Coriander Seed

  

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 Baja Dunes with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue and Nocturnal Gray.

997
Baja Dunes

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

LRV of Baja Dunes

Baja Dunes has an LRV of 41.31% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B7AA9A
RGB Decimal	183, 170, 154
RGB Percent	71.76%, 66.67%, 60.39%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 15.85% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(33, 17, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.1 Yellow: 15.85 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 172.063 I: 12.888 Q: -2.229
XYZ	X: 39.735 Y: 41.151 Z: 36.413
CIE Lab	L:70.281 a:1.963 b:9.938
CIE Luv	L:70.281 u:8.763 v:13.714
Decimal	12036762
Hunter Lab	64.149, -1.693, 11.249