Benjamin Moore Caliente AF-290

What are Benjamin Moore Caliente undertones?

The undertone of Caliente 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Caliente AF-290 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 359° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-290 Caliente HSL code: 359, 56%, 35%

• 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 Caliente

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 Caliente:

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

AF-290
Caliente

• CC-68
  Lyons Red

  

• 1315
  Poppy

  

• CC-66
  Rapture

  

• 2004-30
  Raspberry Pudding

  

• 2087-20
  Watermelon Red

  

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 Caliente with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Benjamin Moore In Your Eyes and Heavenly Blue.

AF-290
Caliente

• 715
  In Your Eyes

  

• 709
  Heavenly Blue

  

• 2136-60
  Harbor Haze

  

• CSP-710
  Tropical Oasis

  

• HC-149
  Buxton Blue

  

• CSP-675
  St. John Blue

  

• HC-148
  Jamestown Blue

  

LRV of Caliente

Caliente has an LRV of 6.38% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8a2728
RGB Decimal	138, 39, 40
RGB Percent	54.12%, 15.29%, 15.69%
HSV	Hue: 359° Saturation: 71.74% Value: 54.12%
HSL	hsl(359, 56, 35)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 71.74 Yellow: 71.01 Key: 45.88
YIQ	Y: 68.715 I: 58.673 Q: 21.253
XYZ	X: 11.591 Y: 7.009 Z: 2.749
CIE Lab	L:31.828 a:41.795 b:23.786
CIE Luv	L:31.828 u:71.638 v:15.068
Decimal	9053992
Hunter Lab	26.475, 31.818, 12.375