Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion CW-340
| Official page: | Greenhow Vermillion CW-340 |
| Code: | CW-340 |
| Name: | Greenhow Vermillion |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion?
Immerse your space in the vibrant depths of Benjamin Moore's CW-340 Greenhow Vermillion. This rich and lively hue brings a bold energy to any room, infusing it with warmth and character. Pair Greenhow Vermillion with deep neutrals like CW-120 Nightfall Black or CW-290 Stone Harbor Gray for a sophisticated contrast, or complement its intensity with CW-50 Georgian Green for a harmonious nature-inspired palette. Elevate your interior design with this versatile and striking color that exudes both elegance and personality. Opt for Greenhow Vermillion to create a space that is both inviting and visually engaging.
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What are Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion undertones?
Greenhow Vermillion 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:
#AD433F
RGB code:
173, 67, 63
Is Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion CW-340 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 2° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
CW-340 Greenhow Vermillion HSL code: 2, 47%, 46%
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 Greenhow Vermillion
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Greenhow Vermillion:
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
CW-340
Greenhow Vermillion
Darker shades
CW-340
Greenhow Vermillion
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 Greenhow Vermillion with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 182, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Greenhow Vermillion
Greenhow Vermillion has an LRV of 14.58% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 14.58%, 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 | #AD433F |  |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 67, 63 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 26.27%, 24.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 2° Saturation: 63.58% Value: 67.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(2, 47, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.27 Yellow: 63.58 Key: 32.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 98.238 I: 64.451 Q: 21.178 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.14 Y: 13.26 Z: 6.2 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.152 a:43.118 b:25.042 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.152 u:79.185 v:18.99 | |
| Decimal | 11354943 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.414, 34.998, 15.395 | |
Benjamin Moore CW-340 Greenhow Vermillion
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