Benjamin Moore Bottle of Bordéaux 1357

What are Benjamin Moore Bottle of Bordéaux undertones?

The undertone of Bottle of Bordéaux 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bottle of Bordéaux 1357 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 340° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1357 Bottle of Bordéaux HSL code: 340, 27%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Bottle of Bordéaux

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bottle of Bordéaux:

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

1357
Bottle of Bordéaux

• 1364
  Vintage Claret

  

Darker shades

1357
Bottle of Bordéaux

• CW-355
  Carter Plum

  

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 Bottle of Bordéaux with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 160, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

1357
Bottle of Bordéaux

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

• 2123-10
  Mediterranean Teal

  

LRV of Bottle of Bordéaux

Bottle of Bordéaux has an LRV of 11.31% 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	#7D485A
RGB Decimal	125, 72, 90
RGB Percent	49.02%, 28.24%, 35.29%
HSV	Hue: 340° Saturation: 42.4% Value: 49.02%
HSL	hsl(340, 27, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 42.4 Yellow: 28.0 Key: 50.98
YIQ	Y: 89.899 I: 25.799 Q: 16.813
XYZ	X: 12.62 Y: 9.734 Z: 10.884
CIE Lab	L:37.36 a:25.082 b:-0.82
CIE Luv	L:37.36 u:32.092 v:-5.026
Decimal	8210522
Hunter Lab	31.199, 17.608, 1.155