Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch CSP-265
| Official page: | Kentucky Birch CSP-265 |
| Code: | CSP-265 |
| Name: | Kentucky Birch |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch?
Benjamin Moore CSP-265, Kentucky Birch, brings a sense of warmth and sophistication to any space with its soft, earthy tones. This versatile color pairs beautifully with complementary neutral shades like CSP-671, Canyon White, for a harmonious look that exudes tranquility. For a striking contrast, consider incorporating accents of CSP-540, Mulholland Blue, to add depth and interest to the overall color scheme. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Kentucky Birch adds a timeless elegance to any room while providing the perfect backdrop for a variety of design styles.
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What are Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch undertones?
Kentucky Birch has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#7F6C57
RGB code:
127, 108, 87
Is Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch CSP-265 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 31°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
CSP-265 Kentucky Birch HSL code: 31, 19%, 42%
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 Kentucky Birch
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch:
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
CSP-265
Kentucky Birch
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 Kentucky Birch with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.
LRV of Kentucky Birch
Kentucky Birch has an LRV of 16.74% 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 16.74%, 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 | #7F6C57 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 127, 108, 87 | |
| RGB Percent | 49.80%, 42.35%, 34.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 31.5% Value: 49.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 19, 42) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.96 Yellow: 31.5 Key: 50.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 111.287 I: 18.07 Q: -2.516 | |
| XYZ | X: 15.835 Y: 15.926 Z: 11.254 | |
| CIE Lab | L:46.877 a:4.105 b:14.549 | |
| CIE Luv | L:46.877 u:13.239 v:17.374 | |
| Decimal | 8350807 | |
| Hunter Lab | 39.907, 0.992, 11.215 | |
Benjamin Moore CSP-265 Kentucky Birch
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