Benjamin Moore Indian River / CC-500 / Ranchwood / 985

What are Benjamin Moore Indian River undertones?

The undertone of Indian River 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Indian River 985 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

985 Indian River HSL code: 37, 15%, 62%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Indian River

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Indian River:

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

985
Indian River

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• CSP-200
  Quicksand

  

Darker shades

985
Indian River

• 986
  Smoky Ash

  

• CC-574
  Mortar

  

• 978
  Raccoon Hollow

  

• CC-576
  Nordic Gray

  

• 999
  Rustic Taupe

  

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 Indian River with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

985
Indian River

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of Indian River

Indian River has an LRV of 36.66% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ADA290
RGB Decimal	173, 162, 144
RGB Percent	67.84%, 63.53%, 56.47%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 16.76% Value: 67.84%
HSL	hsl(37, 15, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.36 Yellow: 16.76 Key: 32.16
YIQ	Y: 163.237 I: 12.339 Q: -3.275
XYZ	X: 35.187 Y: 36.739 Z: 31.616
CIE Lab	L:67.081 a:0.913 b:10.805
CIE Luv	L:67.081 u:7.677 v:14.926
Decimal	11379344
Hunter Lab	60.613, -2.449, 11.503