Benjamin Moore Barrel Brown 2098-10

What are Benjamin Moore Barrel Brown undertones?

The undertone of Barrel 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Barrel Brown 2098-10 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 17° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2098-10 Barrel Brown HSL code: 17, 28%, 32%

• 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 Barrel 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 red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Barrel 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

2098-10
Barrel Brown

• 2098-30
  Dark Nut Brown

  

• 2097-30
  Hedgehog Brown

  

• 2101-30
  Warm Brownie

  

• 2105-30
  Rabbit Brown

  

• 1230
  Oregon Trail

  

Darker shades

2098-10
Barrel Brown

• CW-165
  Coffeehouse Chocolate

  

• 2113-10
  Chocolate Sundae

  

• HC-185
  Tudor Brown

  

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 Barrel Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2098-10
Barrel 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 Barrel Brown

Barrel Brown has an LRV of 8.65% 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	#67473A
RGB Decimal	103, 71, 58
RGB Percent	40.39%, 27.84%, 22.75%
HSV	Hue: 17° Saturation: 43.69% Value: 40.39%
HSL	hsl(17, 28, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.07 Yellow: 43.69 Key: 59.61
YIQ	Y: 79.086 I: 23.246 Q: 2.724
XYZ	X: 8.611 Y: 7.696 Z: 5.034
CIE Lab	L:33.342 a:11.882 b:13.291
CIE Luv	L:33.342 u:21.532 v:12.753
Decimal	6768442
Hunter Lab	27.742, 6.856, 8.661