Benjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses 097

What are Benjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses undertones?

The undertone of Hugs & Kisses 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Hugs & Kisses 097 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 24° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

097 Hugs & Kisses HSL code: 24, 76%, 73%

• 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 Hugs & Kisses

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 Hugs & Kisses:

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

097
Hugs & Kisses

• 060
  Fresh Peach

  

• 116
  Crestwood Tan

  

• HC-53
  Hathaway Peach

  

• 065
  Rosebud

  

Darker shades

097
Hugs & Kisses

• 2157-40
  Beeswax

  

• 124
  Orange Appeal

  

• 161
  Brilliant Amber

  

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 Hugs & Kisses with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Benjamin Moore Passion Blue and Peacock Feathers.

097
Hugs & Kisses

• 2053-50
  Passion Blue

  

• 724
  Peacock Feathers

  

• AF-530
  Lucerne

  

• 805
  New York State of Mind

  

• 821
  Blue Ice

  

• 2052-50
  Pool Blue

  

• 2057-10
  River Blue

  

LRV of Hugs & Kisses

Hugs & Kisses has an LRV of 48.95% 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	#EEAF84
RGB Decimal	238, 175, 132
RGB Percent	93.33%, 68.63%, 51.76%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 44.54% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(24, 76, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.47 Yellow: 44.54 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 188.935 I: 51.36 Q: -0.055
XYZ	X: 54.757 Y: 50.507 Z: 28.688
CIE Lab	L:76.379 a:17.855 b:31.058
CIE Luv	L:76.379 u:45.626 v:37.352
Decimal	15642500
Hunter Lab	71.068, 13.162, 25.814