Benjamin Moore Egyptian Clay CSP-1140

What are Benjamin Moore Egyptian Clay undertones?

The undertone of Egyptian Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Egyptian Clay CSP-1140 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 12° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-1140 Egyptian Clay HSL code: 12, 43%, 46%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Egyptian Clay

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Egyptian Clay:

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

CSP-1140
Egyptian Clay

• 047
  Savannah Clay

  

• 1194
  Mexican Tile

  

• CSP-1135
  Coral Bells

  

• 034
  Spiced Pumpkin

  

• CW-310
  China Red

  

Darker shades

CSP-1140
Egyptian Clay

• 2174-20
  Cinnamon

  

• 2173-20
  Tawny Rose

  

• 2173-10
  Earthly Russet

  

• 2088-30
  Strawberry Field

  

• 035
  Baked Clay

  

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 Egyptian Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CSP-1140
Egyptian Clay

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Egyptian Clay

Egyptian Clay has an LRV of 16.7% 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	#A95844
RGB Decimal	169, 88, 68
RGB Percent	66.27%, 34.51%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 59.76% Value: 66.27%
HSL	hsl(12, 43, 46)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 47.93 Yellow: 59.76 Key: 33.73
YIQ	Y: 109.939 I: 54.695 Q: 10.91
XYZ	X: 20.897 Y: 15.834 Z: 7.423
CIE Lab	L:46.756 a:31.275 b:26.497
CIE Luv	L:46.756 u:60.762 v:23.941
Decimal	11098180
Hunter Lab	39.792, 24.103, 16.794