Benjamin Moore Bayleaf 1533

What are Benjamin Moore Bayleaf undertones?

The undertone of Bayleaf 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bayleaf 1533 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 41° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1533 Bayleaf HSL code: 41, 15%, 43%

• 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 green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Bayleaf

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bayleaf:

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

1533
Bayleaf

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• HC-85
  Fairview Taupe

  

• 979
  Stampede

  

• CW-70
  Pelham Gray

  

Darker shades

1533
Bayleaf

• 2138-10
  Southern Vine

  

• 1540
  Cabin Fever

  

• 2137-30
  Durango

  

• 2138-20
  Green Grove

  

• 1526
  Evening Grove

  

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 Bayleaf with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

1533
Bayleaf

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Bayleaf

Bayleaf has an LRV of 18.24% 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	#7D735D
RGB Decimal	125, 115, 93
RGB Percent	49.02%, 45.10%, 36.47%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 25.6% Value: 49.02%
HSL	hsl(41, 15, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.0 Yellow: 25.6 Key: 50.98
YIQ	Y: 115.482 I: 13.029 Q: -4.731
XYZ	X: 16.564 Y: 17.412 Z: 12.841
CIE Lab	L:48.775 a:0.079 b:13.602
CIE Luv	L:48.775 u:7.387 v:17.219
Decimal	8221533
Hunter Lab	41.728, -2.168, 10.964