Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100

What are Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan undertones?

The undertone of Cosmopolitan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cosmopolitan CSP-100 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-100 Cosmopolitan HSL code: 43, 12%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Cosmopolitan

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan:

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

CSP-100
Cosmopolitan

• 1551
  La Paloma Gray

  

• 1550
  Cumulus Cloud

  

• 2111-60
  Barren Plain

  

• 1465
  Nimbus

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

Darker shades

CSP-100
Cosmopolitan

• CSP-140
  Chateau

  

• HC-108
  Jockey Hollow Gray

  

• 1536
  Northern Cliffs

  

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CSP-175
  Kid Gloves

  

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 Cosmopolitan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

CSP-100
Cosmopolitan

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

LRV of Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan has an LRV of 46.47% 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	#BBB6A9
RGB Decimal	187, 182, 169
RGB Percent	73.33%, 71.37%, 66.27%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 9.63% Value: 73.33%
HSL	hsl(43, 12, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.67 Yellow: 9.63 Key: 26.67
YIQ	Y: 182.013 I: 7.157 Q: -2.988
XYZ	X: 44.382 Y: 46.886 Z: 44.237
CIE Lab	L:74.117 a:-0.529 b:7.245
CIE Luv	L:74.117 u:3.669 v:10.57
Decimal	12301993
Hunter Lab	68.473, -4.131, 9.627