Benjamin Moore Bear Creek 1470

What are Benjamin Moore Bear Creek undertones?

The undertone of Bear Creek 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bear Creek 1470 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 30° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1470 Bear Creek HSL code: 30, 8%, 42%

• 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 grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Bear Creek

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 Bear Creek:

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

1470
Bear Creek

• CSP-115
  Barnwood

  

• CSP-385
  Gotham

  

• 1469
  Eagle Rock

  

• 2111-40
  Taos Taupe

  

• CSP-75
  Castle Gate

  

Darker shades

1470
Bear Creek

• CSP-90
  Coachman's Cape

  

• 2134-20
  Midsummer Night

  

• CC-542
  Willow

  

• 2134-10
  Night Horizon

  

• 1554
  Dash of Pepper

  

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 Bear Creek with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

1470
Bear Creek

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Bear Creek

Bear Creek has an LRV of 16.11% 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	#726A62
RGB Decimal	114, 106, 98
RGB Percent	44.71%, 41.57%, 38.43%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 14.04% Value: 44.71%
HSL	hsl(30, 8, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.02 Yellow: 14.04 Key: 55.29
YIQ	Y: 107.48 I: 7.338 Q: -0.797
XYZ	X: 14.298 Y: 14.768 Z: 13.649
CIE Lab	L:45.314 a:1.632 b:5.619
CIE Luv	L:45.314 u:5.187 v:7.007
Decimal	7498338
Hunter Lab	38.429, -0.837, 5.841