Benjamin Moore Chinaberry 1351

What are Benjamin Moore Chinaberry undertones?

The undertone of Chinaberry 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chinaberry 1351 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 346° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1351 Chinaberry HSL code: 346, 45%, 43%

• 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 Chinaberry

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 Chinaberry:

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

1351
Chinaberry

• CW-345
  Travers Red

  

• 2080-30
  Cherry Wine

  

• 1342
  Mardi Gras

  

• 2081-20
  Sultan's Palace

  

• CSP-440
  Berry Fizz

  

Darker shades

1351
Chinaberry

• 1344
  Night Flower

  

• 2078-10
  Roseate

  

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 Chinaberry with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 166, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

1351
Chinaberry

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Chinaberry

Chinaberry has an LRV of 11.97% 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	#9D3C53
RGB Decimal	157, 60, 83
RGB Percent	61.57%, 23.53%, 32.55%
HSV	Hue: 346° Saturation: 61.78% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(346, 45, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.78 Yellow: 47.13 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 91.625 I: 50.411 Q: 27.677
XYZ	X: 17.083 Y: 11.026 Z: 9.41
CIE Lab	L:39.625 a:42.408 b:7.48
CIE Luv	L:39.625 u:65.14 v:1.356
Decimal	10304595
Hunter Lab	33.206, 33.72, 6.442