Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court 1081

Official page:King Arthur's Court 1081
Code:1081
Name:King Arthur's Court
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court?

Embrace timeless elegance with Benjamin Moore 1081 King Arthur's Court. This rich and regal shade evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication, perfect for creating a royal-inspired interior. Pair King Arthur's Court with soft ivory (OC-30) for a classic look, or add a touch of drama with bold navy (2063-10) accents. This majestic color also complements warm gold tones (2154-30) for a truly opulent feel. Transform your space with the enchanting allure of King Arthur's Court and elevate your home to a level of grandeur fit for royalty.

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What are Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court undertones?

King Arthur's Court 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:

#D7C2AD

RGB code:

215, 194, 173

Is Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court 1081 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 30°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

1081 King Arthur's Court HSL code: 30, 34%, 76%

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 King Arthur's Court

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 King Arthur's Court with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

LRV of King Arthur's Court

King Arthur's Court has an LRV of 55.2% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 55.2%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#D7C2ADCopy color code
RGB Decimal215, 194, 173Copy color code
RGB Percent84.31%, 76.08%, 67.84%Copy color code
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 19.53% Value: 84.31%Copy color code
HSLhsl(30, 34, 76)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.77 Yellow: 19.53 Key: 15.69Copy color code
YIQY: 197.885 I: 19.262 Q: -2.093Copy color code
XYZX: 54.858 Y: 56.049 Z: 47.453Copy color code
CIE LabL:79.642 a:4.049 b:13.266Copy color code
CIE LuvL:79.642 u:14.049 v:18.285Copy color code
Decimal14140077Copy color code
Hunter Lab74.866, -0.219, 14.826Copy color code
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