Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red 2079-10

What are Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red undertones?

The undertone of Candy Cane 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Candy Cane Red 2079-10 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 350° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2079-10 Candy Cane Red HSL code: 350, 64%, 41%

• 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 Candy Cane 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 Candy Cane 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

2079-10
Candy Cane Red

• 2079-20
  Blushing Red

  

• 2086-30
  Rosy Blush

  

• 2086-20
  Rose Parade

  

• 2087-30
  Italiano Rose

  

• 2003-30
  Berry Wine

  

Darker shades

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Candy Cane Red

• CSP-1200
  Cherry Burst

  

• CSP-1195
  Flamenco

  

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 Candy Cane Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 170, such as Benjamin Moore Gondola Ride and Spirit in the Sky.

2079-10
Candy Cane Red

• 602
  Gondola Ride

  

• 676
  Spirit in the Sky

  

• 2051-40
  Majestic Blue

  

• 847
  Sweet Dreams

  

• 2050-20
  Dollar Bill Green

  

• 675
  Thunderbird

  

• 2050-40
  Florida Keys Blue

  

LRV of Candy Cane Red

Candy Cane Red has an LRV of 11.38% 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	#AA253C
RGB Decimal	170, 37, 60
RGB Percent	66.67%, 14.51%, 23.53%
HSV	Hue: 350° Saturation: 78.24% Value: 66.67%
HSL	hsl(350, 64, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 78.24 Yellow: 64.71 Key: 33.33
YIQ	Y: 79.389 I: 71.864 Q: 35.292
XYZ	X: 18.056 Y: 10.198 Z: 5.291
CIE Lab	L:38.196 a:53.83 b:20.456
CIE Luv	L:38.196 u:93.647 v:11.29
Decimal	11150652
Hunter Lab	31.934, 45.043, 12.53