Benjamin Moore Cinnabar CSP-1165

What are Benjamin Moore Cinnabar undertones?

The undertone of Cinnabar 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cinnabar CSP-1165 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 1° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-1165 Cinnabar HSL code: 1, 37%, 42%

• 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 Cinnabar

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 Cinnabar:

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

CSP-1165
Cinnabar

• 1287
  Santa Fe Pottery

  

• CW-245
  St. George Red

  

• 2005-30
  Bricktone Red

  

• 1204
  Onondaga Clay

  

• 2091-40
  Red River Clay

  

Darker shades

CSP-1165
Cinnabar

• CSP-1170
  Parisian Red

  

• CW-255
  Palace Arms Red

  

• 2085-10
  Arroyo Red

  

• CC-62
  Sundried Tomato

  

• 2005-20
  Hot Apple Spice

  

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 Cinnabar with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 181, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CSP-1165
Cinnabar

• 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 Cinnabar

Cinnabar has an LRV of 12.58% 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	#944544
RGB Decimal	148, 69, 68
RGB Percent	58.04%, 27.06%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 1° Saturation: 54.05% Value: 58.04%
HSL	hsl(1, 37, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 53.38 Yellow: 54.05 Key: 41.96
YIQ	Y: 92.507 I: 47.397 Q: 16.4
XYZ	X: 15.385 Y: 10.971 Z: 6.775
CIE Lab	L:39.532 a:33.134 b:16.493
CIE Luv	L:39.532 u:56.243 v:12.685
Decimal	9717060
Hunter Lab	33.123, 24.947, 11.059