Benjamin Moore Carter Red CW-230

What are Benjamin Moore Carter Red undertones?

The undertone of Carter 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Carter Red CW-230 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 10° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-230 Carter Red HSL code: 10, 43%, 56%

• 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 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 Carter 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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Carter 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

CW-230
Carter Red

• 1293
  Badlands

  

• 2091-50
  Rosy Tan

  

• 2173-40
  Antique Rose

  

• 047
  Savannah Clay

  

• 1194
  Mexican Tile

  

Darker shades

CW-230
Carter Red

• 2005-10
  Red Rock

  

• 2091-20
  Rustic Brick

  

• 2172-30
  Mexicana

  

• 2091-30
  Deep Poinsettia

  

• CSP-1140
  Egyptian Clay

  

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 Carter Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CW-230
Carter Red

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Carter Red

Carter Red has an LRV of 24.4% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C07060
RGB Decimal	192, 112, 96
RGB Percent	75.29%, 43.92%, 37.65%
HSV	Hue: 10° Saturation: 50.0% Value: 75.29%
HSL	hsl(10, 43, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.67 Yellow: 50.0 Key: 24.71
YIQ	Y: 134.096 I: 52.814 Q: 11.944
XYZ	X: 29.645 Y: 23.642 Z: 14.065
CIE Lab	L:55.728 a:29.915 b:22.566
CIE Luv	L:55.728 u:58.11 v:22.162
Decimal	12611680
Hunter Lab	48.623, 23.74, 16.885