Benjamin Moore French Horn 195
| Official page: | French Horn 195 |
| Code: | 195 |
| Name: | French Horn |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore French Horn?
Enhance your space with the timeless charm of Benjamin Moore 195 French Horn. This warm and inviting hue evokes sophistication and tranquility, making it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices. French Horn pairs beautifully with accents in Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (155) for a harmonious and balanced look, while Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (149) adds a touch of elegance. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, French Horn blends effortlessly with earthy tones and neutrals for a refined and stylish interior aesthetic. Elevate your décor with the classic appeal of French Horn and create a space that exudes warmth and sophistication.
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What are Benjamin Moore French Horn undertones?
French Horn has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BF9652
RGB code:
191, 150, 82
Is Benjamin Moore French Horn 195 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 37° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
195 French Horn HSL code: 37, 46%, 54%
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.
How light temperature affects French Horn
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore French Horn:
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
Darker shades
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 French Horn with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of French Horn
French Horn has an LRV of 32.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 32.36%, 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 | #BF9652 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 191, 150, 82 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.90%, 58.82%, 32.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 57.07% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 46, 54) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.47 Yellow: 57.07 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.507 I: 46.283 Q: -12.489 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.917 Y: 33.5 Z: 12.66 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.564 a:7.387 b:41.287 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.564 u:32.186 v:47.475 | |
| Decimal | 12555858 | |
| Hunter Lab | 57.88, 3.309, 27.547 | |
Benjamin Moore 195 French Horn
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