What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight undertone is #8D8C7F .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight?

RGB code is 141, 140, 127 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight 2137-40 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 2137-40 Desert Twilight is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight undertone color.

Official page:	Desert Twilight 2137-40
Code:	2137-40
Name:	Desert Twilight
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight?

Benjamin Moore color 2137-40 Desert Twilight exudes a sense of warmth and tranquility. This soothing hue can be beautifully paired with shades of ivory, soft beige, and muted greens to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. The subtle undertones of DesertTwilight complement both light and dark furnishings, allowing for versatile styling options. Whether used as an accent or as the main color scheme, this versatile shade adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.

Desert Twilight for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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Desert Twilight for exterior

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What are Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight undertones?

The undertone of Desert Twilight can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#8D8C7F

RGB code:

141, 140, 127

Is Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight 2137-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 56° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2137-40 Desert Twilight HSL code: 56, 6%, 53%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Desert Twilight

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:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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

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

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Darker shades

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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 Twilight with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 236, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

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LRV of Desert Twilight

Desert Twilight has an LRV of 26.6% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.6%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8D8C7F
RGB Decimal	141, 140, 127
RGB Percent	55.29%, 54.90%, 49.80%
HSV	Hue: 56° Saturation: 9.93% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(56, 6, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.71 Yellow: 9.93 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 138.817 I: 4.773 Q: -3.834
XYZ	X: 24.193 Y: 25.951 Z: 23.808
CIE Lab	L:57.991 a:-2.054 b:7.081
CIE Luv	L:57.991 u:1.307 v:10.064
Decimal	9276543
Hunter Lab	50.942, -4.38, 7.951