Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan CW-145

What are Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan undertones?

The undertone of Brick House Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Brick House Tan CW-145 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 38° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-145 Brick House Tan HSL code: 38, 23%, 72%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Brick House Tan

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan:

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

CW-145
Brick House Tan

• HC-176
  Annapolis Gray

  

• 983
  Smokey Taupe

  

• 989
  Alphano Beige

  

• 995
  Mocha Cream

  

• CSP-365
  Grandma's China

  

Darker shades

CW-145
Brick House Tan

• AF-145
  Kangaroo

  

• CSP-255
  Wicker Basket

  

• HC-89
  Northampton Putty

  

• HC-79
  Greenbrier Beige

  

• AF-390
  Glacial Till

  

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 Brick House Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

CW-145
Brick House Tan

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of Brick House Tan

Brick House Tan has an LRV of 50.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C8BCA7
RGB Decimal	200, 188, 167
RGB Percent	78.43%, 73.73%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 16.5% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(38, 23, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.0 Yellow: 16.5 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 189.194 I: 13.899 Q: -3.997
XYZ	X: 48.777 Y: 51.037 Z: 43.83
CIE Lab	L:76.701 a:0.734 b:12.157
CIE Luv	L:76.701 u:8.42 v:17.257
Decimal	13155495
Hunter Lab	71.44, -3.146, 13.632