Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown 1234
| Official page: | Baywood Brown 1234 |
| Code: | 1234 |
| Name: | Baywood Brown |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown?
Welcome to the warm embrace of Baywood Brown. This rich and inviting hue, also known as Benjamin Moore 1234, brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any space. Perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices, Baywood Brown adds a touch of elegance and comfort. Pair this versatile color with natural wood accents and soft textures for a truly welcoming ambiance. Let Benjamin Moore 1234 Baywood Brown envelop you in a world of timeless beauty and warmth.
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What are Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown undertones?
Baywood Brown has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B5988A
RGB code:
181, 152, 138
Is Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown 1234 cool or warm?
With a hue of 20°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
1234 Baywood Brown HSL code: 20, 23%, 63%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Baywood 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Baywood 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
1234
Baywood Brown
Darker shades
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 Baywood Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Baywood Brown
Baywood Brown has an LRV of 34.09% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 34.09%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B5988A | |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 152, 138 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 59.61%, 54.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 20° Saturation: 23.76% Value: 70.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 23, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.02 Yellow: 23.76 Key: 29.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 159.075 I: 21.78 Q: 1.778 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.872 Y: 34.116 Z: 28.786 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.055 a:8.569 b:11.387 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.055 u:19.051 v:14.165 | |
| Decimal | 11901066 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.409, 4.352, 11.666 |
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