Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java 1246
| Official page: | Cup o' Java 1246 |
| Code: | 1246 |
| Name: | Cup o' Java |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java?
Benjamin Moore 1246 Cup o' Java exudes warmth and sophistication, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This rich and earthy hue pairs beautifully with soft cream tones, creating a harmonious and balanced look. Adding accents in shades of burnt sienna and taupe can further enhance the depth of 1246, adding layers of visual interest to the space. Rounding out the palette with touches of sage green or dusty rose can bring a touch of freshness and modernity to the overall design scheme.
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What are Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java undertones?
Cup o' Java has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#6A544C
RGB code:
106, 84, 76
Is Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java 1246 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 16°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
1246 Cup o' Java HSL code: 16, 16%, 36%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Cup o' Java
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java:
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.
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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 Cup o' Java with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Cup o' Java
Cup o' Java has an LRV of 11.04% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.04%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6A544C |  |
| RGB Decimal | 106, 84, 76 | |
| RGB Percent | 41.57%, 32.94%, 29.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 16° Saturation: 28.3% Value: 41.57% | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 16, 36) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.75 Yellow: 28.3 Key: 58.43 | |
| YIQ | Y: 89.666 I: 15.681 Q: 2.164 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.419 Y: 9.927 Z: 8.203 | |
| CIE Lab | L:37.711 a:7.778 b:8.136 | |
| CIE Luv | L:37.711 u:14.088 v:8.532 | |
| Decimal | 6968396 | |
| Hunter Lab | 31.507, 3.888, 6.619 | |
Benjamin Moore 1246 Cup o' Java
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