Benjamin Moore Golden Mist 2158-40

What are Benjamin Moore Golden Mist undertones?

The undertone of Golden Mist 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Golden Mist 2158-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2158-40 Golden Mist HSL code: 33, 69%, 71%

• 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 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 Golden Mist

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 Golden Mist:

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

2158-40
Golden Mist

• 117
  Persian Melon

  

• HC-52
  Ansonia Peach

  

• HC-54
  Jumel Peachtone

  

• AF-315
  Jicama

  

• 185
  Precious Ivory

  

Darker shades

2158-40
Golden Mist

• 167
  Old Gold

  

• CW-285
  Gamboge

  

• 175
  Mayan Gold

  

• 188
  Eye of the Tiger

  

• 2156-30
  Jack O'Lantern

  

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 Golden Mist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Marlboro Blue and Fiji.

2158-40
Golden Mist

• HC-153
  Marlboro Blue

  

• AF-525
  Fiji

  

• 828
  Airway

  

• 823
  Steel Blue

  

• 836
  Sea View

  

• 1431
  Feather Soft

  

• CW-655
  Greenhow Blue

  

LRV of Golden Mist

Golden Mist has an LRV of 51.59% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E8B981
RGB Decimal	232, 185, 129
RGB Percent	90.98%, 72.55%, 50.59%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 44.4% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(33, 69, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.26 Yellow: 44.4 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 192.669 I: 46.003 Q: -7.485
XYZ	X: 54.592 Y: 53.442 Z: 28.203
CIE Lab	L:78.135 a:9.868 b:34.813
CIE Luv	L:78.135 u:34.801 v:43.567
Decimal	15251841
Hunter Lab	73.104, 5.366, 28.299