Benjamin Moore Cantaloupe 157

What are Benjamin Moore Cantaloupe undertones?

The undertone of Cantaloupe 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cantaloupe 157 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

157 Cantaloupe HSL code: 34, 98%, 84%

• 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.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Cantaloupe

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cantaloupe:

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

157
Cantaloupe

• 156
  Sweet Nectar

  

• 150
  Peach Yogurt

  

• 149
  Sun Blossom

  

• 129
  Tangerine Mist

  

• 2015-60
  Gerbera Daisy

  

Darker shades

157
Cantaloupe

• 153
  Fresh Fruit

  

• 152
  Florida Orange

  

• 2016-50
  Melon Popsicle

  

• 145
  Honeybell

  

• 2017-40
  Sweet Orange

  

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 Cantaloupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Crisp Morning Air and Clearest Ocean Blue.

157
Cantaloupe

• 780
  Crisp Morning Air

  

• 2064-40
  Clearest Ocean Blue

  

• 790
  Bayberry Blue

  

• 789
  Sea to Shining Sea

  

• 2064-70
  Billowy Down

  

• 2058-20
  Slate Teal

  

• 2066-70
  Light Blue

  

LRV of Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe has an LRV of 71.33% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FEDBAE
RGB Decimal	254, 219, 174
RGB Percent	99.61%, 85.88%, 68.24%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 31.5% Value: 99.61%
HSL	hsl(34, 98, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.78 Yellow: 31.5 Key: 0.39
YIQ	Y: 224.335 I: 35.317 Q: -6.6
XYZ	X: 73.845 Y: 74.793 Z: 50.58
CIE Lab	L:89.296 a:5.793 b:26.65
CIE Luv	L:89.296 u:24.808 v:36.237
Decimal	16702382
Hunter Lab	86.483, 1.071, 25.862