Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Spice 1337

What are Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Spice undertones?

The undertone of Mediterranean Spice 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mediterranean Spice 1337 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 351° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1337 Mediterranean Spice HSL code: 351, 45%, 47%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Mediterranean Spice

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Spice:

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

1337
Mediterranean Spice

• 2005-40
  Genuine Pink

  

• 2080-30
  Cherry Wine

  

• 1342
  Mardi Gras

  

• 2081-20
  Sultan's Palace

  

• CSP-1190
  Embroidered Flower

  

Darker shades

1337
Mediterranean Spice

• 2080-20
  Patriot Red

  

• 1330
  My Valentine

  

• 1351
  Chinaberry

  

• 1316
  Umbria Red

  

• 2081-10
  Burnt Peanut Red

  

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 Mediterranean Spice with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

1337
Mediterranean Spice

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Mediterranean Spice

Mediterranean Spice has an LRV of 14.83% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B04253
RGB Decimal	176, 66, 83
RGB Percent	69.02%, 25.88%, 32.55%
HSV	Hue: 351° Saturation: 62.5% Value: 69.02%
HSL	hsl(351, 45, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 62.5 Yellow: 52.84 Key: 30.98
YIQ	Y: 100.828 I: 60.086 Q: 28.559
XYZ	X: 21.416 Y: 13.754 Z: 9.708
CIE Lab	L:43.878 a:46.159 b:13.888
CIE Luv	L:43.878 u:77.391 v:7.757
Decimal	11551315
Hunter Lab	37.086, 38.176, 10.439