Benjamin Moore Italianate AF-215

What are Benjamin Moore Italianate undertones?

The undertone of Italianate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Italianate AF-215 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 25° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-215 Italianate HSL code: 25, 45%, 63%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Italianate

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Italianate:

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

AF-215
Italianate

• 1207
  San Carlos Tan

  

• CW-210
  Galt Peach

  

• 1153
  Dearborn Tan

  

• 1152
  Nature's Symphony

  

• AF-200
  Lingerie

  

Darker shades

AF-215
Italianate

• CSP-1075
  Byzantine

  

• CSP-1095
  Fire Glow

  

• 1147
  Butterscotch Sundae

  

• CW-290
  English Ochre

  

• 104
  Sienna Clay

  

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 Italianate with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

AF-215
Italianate

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

LRV of Italianate

Italianate has an LRV of 36.46% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CB9976
RGB Decimal	203, 153, 118
RGB Percent	79.61%, 60.00%, 46.27%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 41.87% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(25, 45, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.63 Yellow: 41.87 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 163.96 I: 41.042 Q: -0.315
XYZ	X: 39.291 Y: 36.789 Z: 22.166
CIE Lab	L:67.119 a:14.197 b:25.654
CIE Luv	L:67.119 u:35.901 v:30.665
Decimal	13343094
Hunter Lab	60.654, 9.485, 20.79