2157-40

Benjamin Moore Beeswax

Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 paint color review

What does the color Beeswax 2157-40 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Beeswax paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used this shade on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40.

Color code:

2157-40

Color name:

Beeswax

Brand:

Benjamin Moore

LRV of Benjamin Moore Beeswax

Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 has an LRV of 52% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

What are Benjamin Moore Beeswax undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Beeswax undertone color.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#EEB783

RGB code:

238, 183, 131

Is Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

Benjamin Moore 2157-40 Beeswax is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2157-40 Beeswax HSL code: 29, 76%, 72%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Beeswax:

2157-40 Beeswax
monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

2157-40 Beeswax
complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Benjamin Moore Beeswax vs Benjamin Moore Amber Waves

Are you struggling to choose between Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 and Amber Waves 2159-40 for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 vs Benjamin Moore Amber Waves 2159-40Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40
LRV: 52%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 54.18%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Benjamin Moore Beeswax vs Benjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses

Not sure whether to go for Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 or Benjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses 097? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40 vs Benjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses 097Benjamin Moore Beeswax 2157-40
LRV: 52%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 48.95%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm