CSP-120

Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember

Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Burnt Ember paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful CSP-120. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Burnt Ember CSP-120
Color code:CSP-120
Color name:Burnt Ember
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Burnt Ember for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Burnt Ember

Burnt Ember CSP-120 has an LRV of 15.5% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little 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).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 15.50% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#6A6967

RGB code:

106, 105, 103

Is Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 40° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-120 Burnt Ember HSL code: 40, 1%, 41%

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.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Burnt Ember CSP-120 vs Rainy Afternoon 1575

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120 vs Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon 1575Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120
LRV: 15.5%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 15.2%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Burnt Ember CSP-120 vs Overcoat CC-544

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120 vs Benjamin Moore Overcoat CC-544Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember CSP-120
LRV: 15.5%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 15.23%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#6A6967copy color code
RGB Decimal106, 105, 103copy color code
RGB Percent41.57%, 41.18%, 40.39%copy color code
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 2.83% Value: 41.57%copy color code
HSLhsl(40, 1, 41)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.94 Yellow: 2.83 Key: 58.43copy color code
YIQY: 105.071 I: 1.239 Q: -0.411copy color code
XYZX: 13.443 Y: 14.147 Z: 14.851copy color code
CIE LabL:44.442 a:-0.019 b:1.261copy color code
CIE LuvL:44.442 u:0.678 v:1.663copy color code
Decimal6973799copy color code
Hunter lab37.612, -2.023, 2.918copy color code
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