Benjamin Moore Gingerbread Man 1111

What are Benjamin Moore Gingerbread Man undertones?

The undertone of Gingerbread Man 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gingerbread Man 1111 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 34° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1111 Gingerbread Man HSL code: 34, 45%, 62%

• 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 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 Gingerbread Man

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 Gingerbread Man:

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

1111
Gingerbread Man

• HC-34
  Wilmington Tan

  

• AF-200
  Lingerie

  

• 1117
  Guesthouse

  

• 2162-50
  Arizona Tan

  

• 1068
  Squire Hill Buff

  

Darker shades

1111
Gingerbread Man

• 2165-10
  Camel

  

• 2160-20
  Turmeric

  

• CW-385
  Coffeehouse Ochre

  

• 2165-30
  Golden Retriever

  

• 2160-10
  Caramel Corn

  

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 Gingerbread Man with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

1111
Gingerbread Man

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

LRV of Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Man has an LRV of 39.19% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CAA472
RGB Decimal	202, 164, 114
RGB Percent	79.22%, 64.31%, 44.71%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 43.56% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(34, 45, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.81 Yellow: 43.56 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 169.662 I: 38.711 Q: -7.522
XYZ	X: 40.671 Y: 40.325 Z: 21.556
CIE Lab	L:69.7 a:7.381 b:31.194
CIE Luv	L:69.7 u:28.293 v:38.664
Decimal	13280370
Hunter Lab	63.502, 3.196, 24.325