Benjamin Moore Coral Essence 2007-40

What are Benjamin Moore Coral Essence undertones?

The undertone of Coral Essence 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Essence 2007-40 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 356° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2007-40 Coral Essence HSL code: 356, 60%, 68%

• 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 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 Essence

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 Essence:

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

2007-40
Coral Essence

• 2005-60
  Pink Pearl

  

• 1283
  Hearts Delight

  

• 1340
  Pink Ribbon

  

• 1269
  Unspoken Love

  

• 2006-50
  Pink Punch

  

Darker shades

2007-40
Coral Essence

• 2003-30
  Berry Wine

  

• 1313
  Milano Red

  

• 2000-20
  Tricycle Red

  

• 2087-30
  Italiano Rose

  

• 2086-20
  Rose Parade

  

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 Essence with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Benjamin Moore Warm Springs and Pacific Rim.

2007-40
Coral Essence

• 682
  Warm Springs

  

• 678
  Pacific Rim

  

• CC-752
  Miramichi

  

• 2135-60
  Summer Shower

  

• 1640
  Dusky Blue

  

• 642
  Palm Trees

  

• CSP-695
  Antique Glass

  

LRV of Coral Essence

Coral Essence has an LRV of 33.16% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DE7C83
RGB Decimal	222, 124, 131
RGB Percent	87.06%, 48.63%, 51.37%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 44.14% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(356, 60, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 44.14 Yellow: 40.99 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 154.1 I: 56.149 Q: 22.909
XYZ	X: 41.43 Y: 31.587 Z: 25.382
CIE Lab	L:63.0 a:38.59 b:13.119
CIE Luv	L:63.0 u:67.475 v:10.136
Decimal	14580867
Hunter Lab	56.203, 33.229, 12.566