Benjamin Moore Cat's Eye 2036-10

What are Benjamin Moore Cat's Eye undertones?

The undertone of Cat's Eye can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cat's Eye 2036-10 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 142° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2036-10 Cat's Eye HSL code: 142, 41%, 31%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Cat's Eye

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 green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cat's Eye:

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

2036-10
Cat's Eye

• 2036-30
  Green with Envy

  

• 2036-20
  Irish Moss

  

• 2035-30
  Nile Green

  

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 Cat's Eye with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 322, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.

2036-10
Cat's Eye

• 2072-20
  Black Raspberry

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• 1378
  Lazy Afternoon

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 2072-70
  Raspberry Ice

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

LRV of Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye has an LRV of 13.12% 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	#2F6F46
RGB Decimal	47, 111, 70
RGB Percent	18.43%, 43.53%, 27.45%
HSV	Hue: 142° Saturation: 57.66% Value: 43.53%
HSL	hsl(142, 41, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 57.66 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 36.94 Key: 56.47
YIQ	Y: 87.19 I: -24.963 Q: -26.298
XYZ	X: 7.962 Y: 12.415 Z: 7.769
CIE Lab	L:41.868 a:-30.659 b:16.818
CIE Luv	L:41.868 u:-27.984 v:24.71
Decimal	3108678
Hunter Lab	35.235, -21.327, 11.59