Benjamin Moore Desert Tan 2153-50

What are Benjamin Moore Desert Tan undertones?

The undertone of Desert Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Desert Tan 2153-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2153-50 Desert Tan HSL code: 40, 58%, 77%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Desert Tan

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Desert Tan:

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

2153-50
Desert Tan

• OC-83
  Antique White

  

• CW-185
  Randolph Bisque

  

• 1107
  Hilton Head Cream

  

• 267
  Canvas

  

• 1086
  French Manicure

  

Darker shades

2153-50
Desert Tan

• 2152-40
  Golden Tan

  

• HC-9
  Chestertown Buff

  

• 193
  Dijon

  

• CW-370
  Sweeney Yellow

  

• HC-7
  Bryant Gold

  

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 Desert Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Instinct and Newburyport Blue.

2153-50
Desert Tan

• AF-575
  Instinct

  

• HC-155
  Newburyport Blue

  

• 831
  Stratford Blue

  

• 2128-60
  Beacon Gray

  

• 2128-50
  November Skies

  

• 840
  Kensington Blue

  

• 826
  Stunning

  

LRV of Desert Tan

Desert Tan has an LRV of 62.33% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E6CFA1
RGB Decimal	230, 207, 161
RGB Percent	90.20%, 81.18%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 30.0% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(40, 58, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.0 Yellow: 30.0 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 208.633 I: 28.488 Q: -9.45
XYZ	X: 61.379 Y: 64.024 Z: 42.833
CIE Lab	L:83.978 a:1.239 b:25.832
CIE Luv	L:83.978 u:17.041 v:35.608
Decimal	15126433
Hunter Lab	80.015, -3.099, 24.272