Benjamin Moore Coral Bronze / Claret / 1298

What are Benjamin Moore Coral Bronze undertones?

The undertone of Coral Bronze 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Coral Bronze 1298 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 7° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1298 Coral Bronze HSL code: 7, 49%, 61%

• 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 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 Coral Bronze

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Coral Bronze:

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

1298
Coral Bronze

• 2172-50
  Bouquet Rose

  

• 038
  Rosetta

  

• 2093-50
  Camellia Pink

  

• 2174-40
  Dusty Mauve

  

• 2173-50
  Coral Dust

  

Darker shades

1298
Coral Bronze

• 2006-20
  Sangria

  

• 2088-10
  Red Oxide

  

• 2090-10
  Grand Canyon Red

  

• 2088-20
  Country Lane

  

• 2090-20
  Rich Chestnut

  

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 Coral Bronze with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1298
Coral Bronze

• 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 Coral Bronze

Coral Bronze has an LRV of 26.08% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CC7469
RGB Decimal	204, 116, 105
RGB Percent	80.00%, 45.49%, 41.18%
HSV	Hue: 7° Saturation: 48.53% Value: 80.0%
HSL	hsl(7, 49, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.14 Yellow: 48.53 Key: 20.0
YIQ	Y: 141.058 I: 55.974 Q: 15.192
XYZ	X: 33.699 Y: 26.351 Z: 16.672
CIE Lab	L:58.369 a:33.329 b:21.224
CIE Luv	L:58.369 u:63.419 v:20.333
Decimal	13399145
Hunter Lab	51.333, 27.346, 16.677