Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown 2096-40

What are Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown undertones?

The undertone of Gaucho Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gaucho Brown 2096-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 20° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2096-40 Gaucho Brown HSL code: 20, 24%, 56%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Gaucho Brown

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown:

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

2096-40
Gaucho Brown

• 2098-50
  Flax

  

• 2106-50
  Driftscape Tan

  

• 1012
  Whispering Woods

  

• CSP-350
  Whipped Mocha

  

• 2097-50
  Hint of Mauve

  

Darker shades

2096-40
Gaucho Brown

• 1176
  Mountain Retreat

  

• 1230
  Oregon Trail

  

• 1162
  Wooded Vista

  

• 1231
  Wynwood

  

• 1224
  Coyote Trail

  

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 Gaucho Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2096-40
Gaucho Brown

• 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 Gaucho Brown

Gaucho Brown has an LRV of 27.12% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A98573
RGB Decimal	169, 133, 115
RGB Percent	66.27%, 52.16%, 45.10%
HSV	Hue: 20° Saturation: 31.95% Value: 66.27%
HSL	hsl(20, 24, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.3 Yellow: 31.95 Key: 33.73
YIQ	Y: 141.712 I: 27.237 Q: 2.014
XYZ	X: 27.845 Y: 26.449 Z: 19.854
CIE Lab	L:58.461 a:11.123 b:14.97
CIE Luv	L:58.461 u:24.481 v:17.74
Decimal	11109747
Hunter Lab	51.429, 6.643, 13.112