Benjamin Moore Cochineal Red CW-330

What are Benjamin Moore Cochineal Red undertones?

The undertone of Cochineal 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cochineal Red CW-330 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 8° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-330 Cochineal Red HSL code: 8, 53%, 41%

• 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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Cochineal 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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cochineal 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-330
Cochineal Red

• 2004-20
  Chili Pepper

  

• CW-340
  Greenhow Vermillion

  

• 2088-20
  Country Lane

  

• CC-98
  Prairie Lily

  

• CSP-1180
  Bubble Tea

  

Darker shades

CW-330
Cochineal Red

• HC-183
  Country Redwood

  

• 2006-10
  Merlot Red

  

• CW-250
  Carriage Red

  

• CC-124
  Louisiana Hot Sauce

  

• 2088-10
  Red Oxide

  

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 Cochineal Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Benjamin Moore Lookout Point and Salamander.

CW-330
Cochineal Red

• 1646
  Lookout Point

  

• 2050-10
  Salamander

  

• 2122-50
  Iceberg

  

• 1633
  Brittany Blue

  

• 2136-30
  Amazon Green

  

• HC-133
  Yorktowne Green

  

• 2135-40
  Province Blue

  

LRV of Cochineal Red

Cochineal Red has an LRV of 12.94% 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	#9E3F31
RGB Decimal	158, 63, 49
RGB Percent	61.96%, 24.71%, 19.22%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 68.99% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(8, 53, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 60.13 Yellow: 68.99 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 89.809 I: 61.109 Q: 15.739
XYZ	X: 16.434 Y: 11.048 Z: 4.172
CIE Lab	L:39.661 a:38.632 b:28.542
CIE Luv	L:39.661 u:72.1 v:21.88
Decimal	10370865
Hunter Lab	33.239, 30.087, 15.825