Benjamin Moore Blushing Red 2079-20

What are Benjamin Moore Blushing Red undertones?

The undertone of Blushing Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Blushing Red 2079-20 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 345° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2079-20 Blushing Red HSL code: 345, 58%, 46%

• 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 Blushing Red

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 Blushing Red:

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

2079-20
Blushing Red

• 1348
  Razzle Dazzle

  

• 1341
  Secret Rendezvous

  

• 2079-30
  Peony

  

• 2086-30
  Rosy Blush

  

• 2086-20
  Rose Parade

  

Darker shades

2079-20
Blushing Red

• 2077-10
  Magenta

  

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 Blushing Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 165, such as Benjamin Moore Garden Cucumber and Covington Blue.

2079-20
Blushing Red

• 644
  Garden Cucumber

  

• HC-138
  Covington Blue

  

• 2136-70
  Whispering Spring

  

• 2123-50
  Ocean Air

  

• 2123-60
  Sea Foam

  

• 641
  Everglades

  

• 683
  St. Lucia Teal

  

LRV of Blushing Red

Blushing Red has an LRV of 13.95% 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	#B83153
RGB Decimal	184, 49, 83
RGB Percent	72.16%, 19.22%, 32.55%
HSV	Hue: 345° Saturation: 73.37% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(345, 58, 46)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 73.37 Yellow: 54.89 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 93.241 I: 69.521 Q: 39.138
XYZ	X: 22.429 Y: 13.015 Z: 9.512
CIE Lab	L:42.785 a:55.592 b:12.61
CIE Luv	L:42.785 u:92.654 v:4.144
Decimal	12071251
Hunter Lab	36.076, 47.843, 9.62