Benjamin Moore Dark Nut Brown 2098-30

What are Benjamin Moore Dark Nut Brown undertones?

The undertone of Dark Nut Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dark Nut Brown 2098-30 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 16° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2098-30 Dark Nut Brown HSL code: 16, 25%, 38%

• 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.
• 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 Dark Nut Brown

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark Nut Brown:

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

2098-30
Dark Nut Brown

• 2110-30
  Saddle Soap

  

• 1231
  Wynwood

  

• 1176
  Mountain Retreat

  

• 2097-30
  Hedgehog Brown

  

• 2101-30
  Warm Brownie

  

Darker shades

2098-30
Dark Nut Brown

• 2113-10
  Chocolate Sundae

  

• 2098-20
  Roasted Coffee Beans

  

• HC-185
  Tudor Brown

  

• AF-175
  Barista

  

• 2098-10
  Barrel Brown

  

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 Dark Nut Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2098-30
Dark Nut Brown

• 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 Dark Nut Brown

Dark Nut Brown has an LRV of 12.32% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#785548
RGB Decimal	120, 85, 72
RGB Percent	47.06%, 33.33%, 28.24%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 40.0% Value: 47.06%
HSL	hsl(16, 25, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.17 Yellow: 40.0 Key: 52.94
YIQ	Y: 93.983 I: 25.034 Q: 3.358
XYZ	X: 12.164 Y: 10.959 Z: 7.604
CIE Lab	L:39.511 a:12.701 b:13.348
CIE Luv	L:39.511 u:23.746 v:13.56
Decimal	7886152
Hunter Lab	33.104, 7.659, 9.554