Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale CSP-1155
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- Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale reviews (4 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale undertones?
- Is Hot Tamale CSP-1155 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Hot Tamale
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Hot Tamale CSP-1155
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Hot Tamale CSP-1155 |
| Code: | CSP-1155 |
| Name: | Hot Tamale |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale?
Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale CSP-1155 is a mid-depth red with a clear, grounded presence rather than a bright cherry finish. Its #A93434 color value reads as a slightly muted red, giving it enough richness for a dining room, powder room, or a front door. In strong daylight, Hot Tamale can look more energetic and defined, while lower light brings out its darker, more enveloping side. Use it on cabinetry or an accent wall with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, or black metal for contrast. For a quieter palette, pair this color with soft beige, creamy off-white, or charcoal gray.
Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale undertones?
Hot Tamale is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
169, 52, 52
Is Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 0° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
CSP-1155 Hot Tamale HSL code: 0, 53%, 43%
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 Hot Tamale
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale:
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
Darker shades
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 Tamale with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green and Rhine River.
LRV of Hot Tamale
Hot Tamale has an LRV of 12.52% 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 12.52%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A93434 |
| RGB Decimal | 169, 52, 52 |
| RGB Percent | 66.27%, 20.39%, 20.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 69.23% Value: 66.27% |
| HSL | hsl(0, 53, 43) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.23 Yellow: 69.23 Key: 33.73 |
| YIQ | Y: 86.983 I: 69.72 Q: 24.75 |
| XYZ | X: 18.212 Y: 11.142 Z: 4.439 |
| CIE Lab | L:39.818 a:47.66 b:27.401 |
| CIE Luv | L:39.818 u:87.41 v:18.858 |
| Decimal | 11088948 |
| Hunter Lab | 33.379, 38.978, 15.48 |
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