Benjamin Moore Crossroads 1226

What are Benjamin Moore Crossroads undertones?

The undertone of Crossroads 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Crossroads 1226 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 22° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1226 Crossroads HSL code: 22, 36%, 76%

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

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Crossroads:

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

1226
Crossroads

• 2100-60
  Bermuda Sands

  

• 878
  Mauve Hint

  

• 2097-70
  Wild Rice

  

• 2105-70
  Savory Cream

  

• CSP-340
  Pinky Swear

  

Darker shades

1226
Crossroads

• 1168
  Wilderness Cabin

  

• 1227
  Nutmeg

  

• 1159
  Deer Field

  

• AF-245
  Ipanema

  

• HC-55
  Winthrop Peach

  

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 Crossroads with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1226
Crossroads

• 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 Crossroads

Crossroads has an LRV of 54% 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	#D8BDAD
RGB Decimal	216, 189, 173
RGB Percent	84.71%, 74.12%, 67.84%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 19.91% Value: 84.71%
HSL	hsl(22, 36, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.5 Yellow: 19.91 Key: 15.29
YIQ	Y: 195.249 I: 21.231 Q: 0.732
XYZ	X: 54.059 Y: 54.013 Z: 47.102
CIE Lab	L:78.469 a:7.071 b:11.619
CIE Luv	L:78.469 u:17.546 v:15.396
Decimal	14204333
Hunter Lab	73.493, 2.684, 13.447