Benjamin Moore Cottage Red HC-184

What are Benjamin Moore Cottage Red undertones?

The undertone of Cottage Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cottage Red HC-184 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 5° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-184 Cottage Red HSL code: 5, 47%, 27%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Cottage Red

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cottage Red:

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

HC-184
Cottage Red

• 2092-10
  Clydesdale Brown

  

• 1300
  Tucson Red

  

• 2084-10
  Brick Red

  

• 2091-30
  Deep Poinsettia

  

• 2089-10
  Iron Ore Red

  

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 Cottage Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

HC-184
Cottage Red

• 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 Cottage Red

Cottage Red has an LRV of 6.69% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#662A25
RGB Decimal	102, 42, 37
RGB Percent	40.00%, 16.47%, 14.51%
HSV	Hue: 5° Saturation: 63.73% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(5, 47, 27)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 58.82 Yellow: 63.73 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 59.37 I: 37.361 Q: 11.136
XYZ	X: 6.642 Y: 4.615 Z: 2.291
CIE Lab	L:25.609 a:26.599 b:16.526
CIE Luv	L:25.609 u:41.034 v:11.207
Decimal	6695461
Hunter Lab	21.483, 17.593, 8.716