Benjamin Moore English Ochre CW-290

What are Benjamin Moore English Ochre undertones?

The undertone of English Ochre 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 English Ochre CW-290 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 27° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-290 English Ochre HSL code: 27, 47%, 51%

• 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.
• 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.

How light temperature affects English Ochre

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore English Ochre:

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

CW-290
English Ochre

• 2165-30
  Golden Retriever

  

• CSP-1095
  Fire Glow

  

• 1147
  Butterscotch Sundae

  

• HC-42
  Roxbury Caramel

  

• 2161-40
  Acorn Yellow

  

Darker shades

CW-290
English Ochre

• CSP-1075
  Byzantine

  

• AF-220
  Masada

  

• AF-240
  Satchel

  

• 2158-10
  Dried Mustard

  

• 2165-10
  Camel

  

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 English Ochre with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

CW-290
English Ochre

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of English Ochre

English Ochre has an LRV of 26.32% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BD7D48
RGB Decimal	189, 125, 72
RGB Percent	74.12%, 49.02%, 28.24%
HSV	Hue: 27° Saturation: 61.9% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(27, 47, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 33.86 Yellow: 61.9 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 138.094 I: 55.169 Q: -2.955
XYZ	X: 29.491 Y: 25.957 Z: 9.586
CIE Lab	L:57.996 a:19.55 b:38.606
CIE Luv	L:57.996 u:49.544 v:40.397
Decimal	12418376
Hunter Lab	50.948, 14.168, 24.508