Benjamin Moore Cotswold AF-150

What are Benjamin Moore Cotswold undertones?

The undertone of Cotswold 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cotswold AF-150 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-150 Cotswold HSL code: 32, 18%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Cotswold

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cotswold:

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

AF-150
Cotswold

• CSP-375
  Evening Gown

  

• 1005
  Hazelwood

  

• 991
  Grége Avenue

  

• 997
  Baja Dunes

  

• CSP-65
  Old Soul

  

Darker shades

AF-150
Cotswold

• AF-110
  Coriander Seed

  

• HC-77
  Alexandria Beige

  

• CSP-1045
  Wet Clay

  

• CSP-260
  Taupe Fedora

  

• 1034
  Clay

  

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 Cotswold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Benjamin Moore Providence Blue and Van Courtland Blue.

AF-150
Cotswold

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

LRV of Cotswold

Cotswold has an LRV of 39.04% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B5A695
RGB Decimal	181, 166, 149
RGB Percent	70.98%, 65.10%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 17.68% Value: 70.98%
HSL	hsl(32, 18, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.29 Yellow: 17.68 Key: 29.02
YIQ	Y: 168.547 I: 14.401 Q: -2.117
XYZ	X: 38.116 Y: 39.267 Z: 33.997
CIE Lab	L:68.944 a:2.58 b:10.773
CIE Luv	L:68.944 u:10.103 v:14.669
Decimal	11904661
Hunter Lab	62.663, -1.084, 11.697