Benjamin Moore Dark Salmon 2009-30

What are Benjamin Moore Dark Salmon undertones?

The undertone of Dark 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dark Salmon 2009-30 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 4° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2009-30 Dark Salmon HSL code: 4, 76%, 61%

• 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.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Dark 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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark 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.

Lighter shades

2009-30
Dark Salmon

• 2171-40
  Passion Fruit

  

• 1305
  Bird of Paradise

  

• 2008-40
  Hydrangea Flowers

  

• 1304
  All-a-Blaze

  

• 006
  Picante

  

Darker shades

2009-30
Dark Salmon

• 2011-10
  Orange

  

• 2012-10
  Tawny Day Lily

  

• 007
  Piñata

  

• 2011-20
  Blazing Orange

  

• 2010-20
  Warm Comfort

  

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 Salmon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 184, such as Benjamin Moore Lake Victoria and Spectra Blue.

2009-30
Dark Salmon

• 668
  Lake Victoria

  

• 2049-50
  Spectra Blue

  

• 2053-70
  Morning Sky Blue

  

• 2053-50
  Passion Blue

  

• 724
  Peacock Feathers

  

• AF-530
  Lucerne

  

• 2049-60
  Forget Me Not

  

LRV of Dark Salmon

Dark Salmon has an LRV of 24.87% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E75A50
RGB Decimal	231, 90, 80
RGB Percent	90.59%, 35.29%, 31.37%
HSV	Hue: 4° Saturation: 65.37% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(4, 76, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.04 Yellow: 65.37 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 131.019 I: 87.235 Q: 26.715
XYZ	X: 38.063 Y: 24.885 Z: 10.386
CIE Lab	L:56.964 a:54.046 b:34.417
CIE Luv	L:56.964 u:108.284 v:27.995
Decimal	15161936
Hunter Lab	49.885, 48.896, 22.575