Benjamin Moore Dash of Pepper 1554

What are Benjamin Moore Dash of Pepper undertones?

The undertone of Dash of Pepper 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dash of Pepper 1554 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 36° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1554 Dash of Pepper HSL code: 36, 12%, 40%

• 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 Dash of Pepper

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 Dash of Pepper:

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

1554
Dash of Pepper

• 1470
  Bear Creek

  

• CW-80
  Carter Gray

  

• 1545
  Iron Gate

  

• 1546
  Gargoyle

  

• AF-720
  Sparrow

  

Darker shades

1554
Dash of Pepper

• 2137-30
  Durango

  

• 1477
  Deep Creek

  

• 1001
  North Creek Brown

  

• 1540
  Cabin Fever

  

• 2138-10
  Southern Vine

  

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 Dash of Pepper with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce and Normandy.

1554
Dash of Pepper

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

LRV of Dash of Pepper

Dash of Pepper has an LRV of 15.29% 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	#726859
RGB Decimal	114, 104, 89
RGB Percent	44.71%, 40.78%, 34.90%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 21.93% Value: 44.71%
HSL	hsl(36, 12, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.77 Yellow: 21.93 Key: 55.29
YIQ	Y: 105.28 I: 10.779 Q: -2.553
XYZ	X: 13.693 Y: 14.2 Z: 11.468
CIE Lab	L:44.518 a:1.259 b:9.89
CIE Luv	L:44.518 u:6.909 v:12.232
Decimal	7497817
Hunter Lab	37.682, -1.082, 8.334