Benjamin Moore Coral Spice 2170-40

What are Benjamin Moore Coral Spice undertones?

The undertone of Coral Spice 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Spice 2170-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2170-40 Coral Spice HSL code: 16, 71%, 71%

• 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 Spice

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 Spice:

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

2170-40
Coral Spice

• 026
  Coral Glow

  

• 068
  Succulent Peach

  

• 1198
  Antique Coral

  

• 060
  Fresh Peach

  

• 025
  Vivid Peach

  

Darker shades

2170-40
Coral Spice

• 2169-30
  Oriole

  

• 021
  Jupiter Glow

  

• 075
  Flamingo Orange

  

• CW-300
  Tucker Orange

  

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 Spice with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Waterfall and Peacock Blue.

2170-40
Coral Spice

• 2050-50
  Waterfall

  

• 2049-40
  Peacock Blue

  

• 2053-10
  Mallard Green

  

• 726
  Rendezvous Bay

  

• 725
  Seaside Resort

  

• CW-655
  Greenhow Blue

  

• 1676
  Northern Air

  

LRV of Coral Spice

Coral Spice has an LRV of 43.46% 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	#EA9E82
RGB Decimal	234, 158, 130
RGB Percent	91.76%, 61.96%, 50.98%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 44.44% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(16, 71, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.48 Yellow: 44.44 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 177.532 I: 54.286 Q: 7.363
XYZ	X: 50.19 Y: 43.562 Z: 26.878
CIE Lab	L:71.935 a:25.109 b:26.15
CIE Luv	L:71.935 u:54.378 v:29.528
Decimal	15376002
Hunter Lab	66.001, 20.236, 22.056