Benjamin Moore Barrett Brick / Cherokee Brick / CW-350

What are Benjamin Moore Barrett Brick undertones?

The undertone of Barrett Brick 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Barrett Brick CW-350 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 351° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-350 Barrett Brick HSL code: 351, 27%, 43%

• 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 Barrett Brick

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 Barrett Brick:

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

CW-350
Barrett Brick

• 1281
  Tawny Port

  

• 2082-40
  Rosewood

  

• CSP-430
  Raspberry Glacé

  

• 1280
  Burgundy Rose

  

Darker shades

CW-350
Barrett Brick

• CW-355
  Carter Plum

  

• CSP-435
  Modern Romance

  

• CSP-445
  Cascabel Chile

  

• 2082-20
  Plum Raisin

  

• HC-61
  New London Burgundy

  

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 Barrett Brick with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

CW-350
Barrett Brick

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Barrett Brick

Barrett Brick has an LRV of 13.41% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8C5059
RGB Decimal	140, 80, 89
RGB Percent	54.90%, 31.37%, 34.90%
HSV	Hue: 351° Saturation: 42.86% Value: 54.9%
HSL	hsl(351, 27, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 42.86 Yellow: 36.43 Key: 45.1
YIQ	Y: 98.966 I: 32.862 Q: 15.493
XYZ	X: 15.488 Y: 12.035 Z: 10.956
CIE Lab	L:41.272 a:26.235 b:5.722
CIE Luv	L:41.272 u:39.071 v:2.632
Decimal	9195609
Hunter Lab	34.692, 18.977, 5.56