Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown HC-186

What are Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown undertones?

The undertone of Charleston Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Charleston Brown HC-186 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 25° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-186 Charleston Brown HSL code: 25, 34%, 34%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Charleston Brown

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown:

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

HC-186
Charleston Brown

• 1134
  Hidden Valley

  

• 2096-20
  Chocolate Truffle

  

• 2164-30
  Rich Clay Brown

  

• CSP-295
  Cattail

  

• 2163-30
  Penny

  

Darker shades

HC-186
Charleston Brown

• 2096-10
  Seed Brown

  

• 2110-10
  Taupe

  

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 Charleston Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

HC-186
Charleston Brown

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

LRV of Charleston Brown

Charleston Brown has an LRV of 10.45% 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	#745239
RGB Decimal	116, 82, 57
RGB Percent	45.49%, 32.16%, 22.35%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 50.86% Value: 45.49%
HSL	hsl(25, 34, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.31 Yellow: 50.86 Key: 54.51
YIQ	Y: 89.316 I: 28.294 Q: -0.588
XYZ	X: 10.959 Y: 10.044 Z: 5.231
CIE Lab	L:37.921 a:10.939 b:20.26
CIE Luv	L:37.921 u:24.344 v:20.445
Decimal	7623225
Hunter Lab	31.692, 6.262, 12.398