Benjamin Moore Mermaid's Tale 577

What are Benjamin Moore Mermaid's Tale undertones?

The undertone of Mermaid's Tale can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mermaid's Tale 577 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 155° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

577 Mermaid's Tale HSL code: 155, 49%, 75%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Mermaid's Tale

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mermaid's Tale:

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

577
Mermaid's Tale

• 2036-60
  Surf Green

  

• 610
  Antigua Aqua

  

• 603
  Spring Breeze

  

• 590
  Celadon

  

• 589
  Gentle Breeze

  

Darker shades

577
Mermaid's Tale

• 578
  Florida Keys

  

• 591
  Spring Fresh

  

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 Mermaid's Tale with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 335, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

577
Mermaid's Tale

• 1443
  Raindrops on Roses

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• 1378
  Lazy Afternoon

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 1358
  Dark Walnut

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

LRV of Mermaid's Tale

Mermaid's Tale has an LRV of 63.86% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A1DFC5
RGB Decimal	161, 223, 197
RGB Percent	63.14%, 87.45%, 77.25%
HSV	Hue: 155° Saturation: 27.8% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(155, 49, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 27.8 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.66 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 201.498 I: -28.591 Q: -21.206
XYZ	X: 51.16 Y: 64.381 Z: 62.539
CIE Lab	L:84.164 a:-25.017 b:6.447
CIE Luv	L:84.164 u:-30.575 v:13.918
Decimal	10608581
Hunter Lab	80.238, -26.605, 9.955