Benjamin Moore Conch Shell 052

What are Benjamin Moore Conch Shell undertones?

The undertone of Conch Shell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Conch Shell 052 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 18° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

052 Conch Shell HSL code: 18, 54%, 79%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Conch Shell

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Conch Shell:

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

052
Conch Shell

• 1214
  Careless Whispers

  

Darker shades

052
Conch Shell

• 2175-40
  Adobe Dust

  

• CSP-1130
  Tuscan Tile

  

• 055
  Pumpkin Patch

  

• 054
  Farmer's Market

  

• 062
  Vegetable Patch

  

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 Conch Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Benjamin Moore Boca Raton Blue and Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

052
Conch Shell

• 711
  Boca Raton Blue

  

• CW-590
  Williamsburg Wythe Blue

  

• 2136-50
  Colorado Gray

  

• 719
  Hemlock

  

• 1634
  Santorini Blue

  

• 1619
  Silver Mist

  

• 1649
  Polaris Blue

  

LRV of Conch Shell

Conch Shell has an LRV of 54.26% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E6BDAC
RGB Decimal	230, 189, 172
RGB Percent	90.20%, 74.12%, 67.45%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 25.22% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(18, 54, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.83 Yellow: 25.22 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 199.321 I: 29.895 Q: 3.383
XYZ	X: 58.277 Y: 56.199 Z: 46.796
CIE Lab	L:79.727 a:12.156 b:14.115
CIE Luv	L:79.727 u:26.893 v:17.858
Decimal	15121836
Hunter Lab	74.966, 7.572, 15.465