Benjamin Moore Custis Salmon CW-215

What are Benjamin Moore Custis Salmon undertones?

The undertone of Custis Salmon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Custis Salmon CW-215 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 11° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-215 Custis Salmon HSL code: 11, 55%, 71%

• 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 Custis Salmon

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 Custis Salmon:

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.

Darker shades

CW-215
Custis Salmon

• 033
  Golden Gate

  

• 028
  Rich Coral

  

• CSP-1115
  Tropical Fruit

  

• 027
  San Antonio Rose

  

• 076
  Corlsbud Canyon

  

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 Custis Salmon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Benjamin Moore Polished Slate and Gossamer Blue.

CW-215
Custis Salmon

• 713
  Polished Slate

  

• 2123-40
  Gossamer Blue

  

• HC-150
  Yarmouth Blue

  

• 2129-70
  Silver Cloud

  

• 1672
  Alfresco

  

• 1620
  Blue Heather

  

• 2129-50
  Winter Lake

  

LRV of Custis Salmon

Custis Salmon has an LRV of 41.28% 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	#DE9C8D
RGB Decimal	222, 156, 141
RGB Percent	87.06%, 61.18%, 55.29%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 36.49% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(11, 55, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.73 Yellow: 36.49 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 174.024 I: 44.15 Q: 9.293
XYZ	X: 46.822 Y: 41.233 Z: 30.685
CIE Lab	L:70.339 a:22.737 b:17.735
CIE Luv	L:70.339 u:45.214 v:19.791
Decimal	14589069
Hunter Lab	64.213, 17.784, 16.617