Benjamin Moore Green Sponge 2046-40

What are Benjamin Moore Green Sponge undertones?

The undertones of Green Sponge can be accurately described as a Green and Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Green Sponge 2046-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 173° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2046-40 Green Sponge HSL code: 173, 70%, 45%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

How light temperature affects Green Sponge

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Green Sponge:

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

2046-40
Green Sponge

• 2044-40
  Amelia Island Blue

  

• 2045-40
  Bahama Green

  

Darker shades

2046-40
Green Sponge

• 657
  Sea of Green

  

• 2048-40
  Poolside Blue

  

• 607
  Albuquerque Teal

  

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 Green Sponge with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 353, such as Benjamin Moore Warm Earth and Modern Romance.

2046-40
Green Sponge

• 1274
  Warm Earth

  

• CSP-435
  Modern Romance

  

• 1255
  Pink Attraction

  

• 2075-10
  Dark Burgundy

  

• 2083-30
  Old Claret

  

• CC-32
  Radicchio

  

• 2082-50
  Damask Rose

  

LRV of Green Sponge

Green Sponge has an LRV of 44.05% 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	#22C3AF
RGB Decimal	34, 195, 175
RGB Percent	13.33%, 76.47%, 68.63%
HSV	Hue: 173° Saturation: 82.56% Value: 76.47%
HSL	hsl(173, 70, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 82.56 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 10.26 Key: 23.53
YIQ	Y: 144.581 I: -89.513 Q: -40.281
XYZ	X: 27.908 Y: 42.462 Z: 47.271
CIE Lab	L:71.188 a:-43.482 b:-1.116
CIE Luv	L:71.188 u:-55.017 v:5.018
Decimal	2278319
Hunter Lab	65.163, -37.586, 2.603