Benjamin Moore Hot Spice 2011-30

What are Benjamin Moore Hot Spice undertones?

The undertone of Hot Spice 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Hot Spice 2011-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 7° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2011-30 Hot Spice HSL code: 7, 84%, 63%

• 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 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 Hot Spice

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 Hot Spice:

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

2011-30
Hot Spice

• 019
  Salmon Run

  

• 020
  Fresno

  

• 2012-30
  Tangerine Dream

  

• 005
  Tucson Coral

  

• 2013-30
  Jeweled Peach

  

Darker shades

2011-30
Hot Spice

• 2013-20
  Orange Nectar

  

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 Hot Spice with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Benjamin Moore Surf City and Sonoma Skies.

2011-30
Hot Spice

• 731
  Surf City

  

• 737
  Sonoma Skies

  

• 764
  Crystal Springs

  

• CSP-720
  Dark Harbor

  

• 2054-50
  Seaside Blue

  

• 771
  Blue Allure

  

• 2057-50
  Turquoise Powder

  

LRV of Hot Spice

Hot Spice has an LRV of 27.33% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F06450
RGB Decimal	240, 100, 80
RGB Percent	94.12%, 39.22%, 31.37%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 66.67% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(7, 84, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 58.33 Yellow: 66.67 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 139.58 I: 89.853 Q: 23.391
XYZ	X: 41.944 Y: 28.224 Z: 10.826
CIE Lab	L:60.091 a:52.691 b:38.536
CIE Luv	L:60.091 u:108.744 v:32.777
Decimal	15754320
Hunter Lab	53.126, 47.957, 25.106