Benjamin Moore Dry Sage 2142-40

What are Benjamin Moore Dry Sage undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Dry Sage 2142-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 52° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2142-40 Dry Sage HSL code: 52, 14%, 58%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Dry Sage

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dry Sage:

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

2142-40
Dry Sage

• 1487
  Herbal Escape

  

• 1503
  Texas Sage

  

• 509
  Cypress Green

  

• 1531
  Victorian Garden

  

• 1530
  Senora Gray

  

Darker shades

2142-40
Dry Sage

• HC-109
  Sussex Green

  

• 1504
  Passion Vine

  

• 510
  Springfield Sage

  

• 1511
  Bed of Ferns

  

• 511
  Pine Grove

  

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 Dry Sage with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

2142-40
Dry Sage

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Dry Sage

Dry Sage has an LRV of 34.63% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A39F84
RGB Decimal	163, 159, 132
RGB Percent	63.92%, 62.35%, 51.76%
HSV	Hue: 52° Saturation: 19.02% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(52, 14, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.45 Yellow: 19.02 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 157.118 I: 11.06 Q: -7.556
XYZ	X: 31.667 Y: 34.249 Z: 26.766
CIE Lab	L:65.16 a:-3.204 b:14.644
CIE Luv	L:65.16 u:3.896 v:20.582
Decimal	10723204
Hunter Lab	58.523, -5.829, 13.849