What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Downtown?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Downtown undertone is #A39A88 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Downtown?

RGB code is 163, 154, 136 . 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.

Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CSP-165 Downtown is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Downtown undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Downtown undertone color.

Official page:	Downtown CSP-165
Code:	CSP-165
Name:	Downtown
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Downtown?

Transform your living space with the modern elegance of Benjamin Moore CSP-165 Downtown. This deep and sophisticated charcoal shade adds a touch of drama and intrigue to any room it graces. Perfect for creating a chic and luxurious feel, this color shines in contemporary living rooms, stylish dining areas, and upscale home offices. Embrace the sleek beauty of Downtown (CSP-165) and elevate your space with its timeless allure. Whether used as an accent wall or for full room coverage, this color effortlessly brings a sense of urban sophistication to your home.

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What are Benjamin Moore Downtown undertones?

The undertone of Downtown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#A39A88

RGB code:

163, 154, 136

Is Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

CSP-165 Downtown HSL code: 40, 13%, 59%

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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
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 Downtown

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Downtown:

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 Downtown with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

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LRV of Downtown

Downtown has an LRV of 33.02% 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 33.02%, 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	#A39A88
RGB Decimal	163, 154, 136
RGB Percent	63.92%, 60.39%, 53.33%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 16.56% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(40, 13, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.52 Yellow: 16.56 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 154.639 I: 11.147 Q: -3.698
XYZ	X: 31.103 Y: 32.676 Z: 27.954
CIE Lab	L:63.898 a:0.169 b:10.64
CIE Luv	L:63.898 u:6.451 v:14.675
Decimal	10721928
Hunter Lab	57.163, -2.91, 11.019