Benjamin Moore Etruscan AF-355

What are Benjamin Moore Etruscan undertones?

The undertone of Etruscan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Etruscan AF-355 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 30° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-355 Etruscan HSL code: 30, 36%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Etruscan

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Etruscan:

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

AF-355
Etruscan

• 1124
  Saddle Tan

  

• 1063
  Gingersnaps

  

• 1167
  Fox Hedge Tan

  

• 2163-40
  Metallic Gold

  

• 1131
  Autumn Leaf

  

Darker shades

AF-355
Etruscan

• 2161-30
  Dark Mustard

  

• HC-40
  Greenfield Pumpkin

  

• 1064
  Gettysburgh Gold

  

• 1140
  Runyon Canyon Tan

  

• 2161-20
  Tawny

  

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 Etruscan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

AF-355
Etruscan

• 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 Etruscan

Etruscan has an LRV of 26.1% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AF8255
RGB Decimal	175, 130, 85
RGB Percent	68.63%, 50.98%, 33.33%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 51.43% Value: 68.63%
HSL	hsl(30, 36, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.71 Yellow: 51.43 Key: 31.37
YIQ	Y: 138.325 I: 41.276 Q: -4.485
XYZ	X: 27.303 Y: 25.737 Z: 12.122
CIE Lab	L:57.787 a:11.862 b:31.006
CIE Luv	L:57.787 u:33.805 v:35.098
Decimal	11502165
Hunter Lab	50.732, 7.284, 21.346