Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper 2147-30
| Official page: | Jalapeño Pepper 2147-30 |
| Code: | 2147-30 |
| Name: | Jalapeño Pepper |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper?
Enliven your space with the fiery hues of Benjamin Moore's Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30). This vibrant shade adds a bold and energizing touch to any room it graces, infusing it with warmth and personality. Perfect for kitchens and dining rooms, Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30) creates a lively ambiance that stimulates the senses and sparks conversation. Whether used as an accent wall or applied to cabinetry, this spicy color injects vitality and excitement into your home. Embrace the spirit of adventure and spice up your decor with Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30) for a look that truly pops.
Jalapeño Pepper for bedroom
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Jalapeño Pepper for living room
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Benjamin Moore 2147-30 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 2147-30 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper undertones?
The undertone of Jalapeño Pepper can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A19D52
RGB code:
161, 157, 82
Is Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper 2147-30 cool or warm?
With a hue of 57° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2147-30 Jalapeño Pepper HSL code: 57, 33%, 48%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Jalapeño Pepper
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper:
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
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Jalapeño Pepper
Darker shades
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Jalapeño Pepper
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 Jalapeño Pepper with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 237, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.
LRV of Jalapeño Pepper
Jalapeño Pepper has an LRV of 31.99% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 31.99%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #A19D52 | |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 157, 82 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 61.57%, 32.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 57° Saturation: 49.07% Value: 63.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 33, 48) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.48 Yellow: 49.07 Key: 36.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.646 I: 26.484 Q: -22.494 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.278 Y: 32.301 Z: 12.725 | |
| CIE Lab | L:63.591 a:-9.273 b:39.442 | |
| CIE Luv | L:63.591 u:6.166 v:49.018 | |
| Decimal | 10591570 | |
| Hunter Lab | 56.834, -10.645, 26.508 |
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