Benjamin Moore Mexican Hot Chocolate CSP-1080

What are Benjamin Moore Mexican Hot Chocolate undertones?

The undertone of Mexican Hot Chocolate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mexican Hot Chocolate CSP-1080 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 31° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-1080 Mexican Hot Chocolate HSL code: 31, 53%, 36%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Mexican Hot Chocolate

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mexican Hot Chocolate:

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-1080
Mexican Hot Chocolate

• 2160-10
  Caramel Corn

  

• 2158-10
  Dried Mustard

  

• CSP-1100
  Peruvian Chili

  

• 2159-10
  Dash of Curry

  

• 2157-10
  Golden Dunes

  

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 Mexican Hot Chocolate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Dusk and Hamilton Blue.

CSP-1080
Mexican Hot Chocolate

• 1644
  Blue Dusk

  

• HC-191
  Hamilton Blue

  

• 1618
  First Snowfall

  

• CSP-620
  Wild Blue Yonder

  

• CW-675
  Brush Blue

  

• 1627
  Manor Blue

  

• 2129-30
  Blue Note

  

LRV of Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate has an LRV of 14.48% 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	#8B5C2B
RGB Decimal	139, 92, 43
RGB Percent	54.51%, 36.08%, 16.86%
HSV	Hue: 31° Saturation: 69.06% Value: 54.51%
HSL	hsl(31, 53, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 33.81 Yellow: 69.06 Key: 45.49
YIQ	Y: 100.467 I: 43.753 Q: -5.307
XYZ	X: 14.912 Y: 13.319 Z: 4.07
CIE Lab	L:43.24 a:14.325 b:35.265
CIE Luv	L:43.24 u:36.553 v:33.696
Decimal	9133099
Hunter Lab	36.495, 9.067, 18.934