Benjamin Moore Lightfoot Salmon CW-220

What are Benjamin Moore Lightfoot Salmon undertones?

The undertone of Lightfoot Salmon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lightfoot Salmon CW-220 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 17° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-220 Lightfoot Salmon HSL code: 17, 40%, 62%

• 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 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 Lightfoot Salmon

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 Lightfoot Salmon:

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

CW-220
Lightfoot Salmon

• 1188
  Palmetto Pink

  

• 1226
  Crossroads

  

• HC-58
  Chippendale Rosetone

  

• 1187
  Ciao Bella

  

• 1207
  San Carlos Tan

  

Darker shades

CW-220
Lightfoot Salmon

• 1194
  Mexican Tile

  

• CSP-1135
  Coral Bells

  

• 056
  Montana Agate

  

• 1195
  Patina

  

• 047
  Savannah 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 Lightfoot Salmon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CW-220
Lightfoot Salmon

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Lightfoot Salmon

Lightfoot Salmon has an LRV of 33.11% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C58E79
RGB Decimal	197, 142, 121
RGB Percent	77.25%, 55.69%, 47.45%
HSV	Hue: 17° Saturation: 38.58% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(17, 40, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.92 Yellow: 38.58 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 156.051 I: 39.523 Q: 5.099
XYZ	X: 36.151 Y: 32.599 Z: 22.472
CIE Lab	L:63.835 a:18.153 b:19.454
CIE Luv	L:63.835 u:38.336 v:22.236
Decimal	12947065
Hunter Lab	57.096, 13.103, 16.631