Benjamin Moore Middlebury Brown HC-68

What are Benjamin Moore Middlebury Brown undertones?

The undertone of Middlebury Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Middlebury Brown HC-68 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 26° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-68 Middlebury Brown HSL code: 26, 15%, 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 Middlebury Brown

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 Middlebury Brown:

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

HC-68
Middlebury Brown

• 993
  Beachcomber

  

• CSP-235
  Chocolate Velvet

  

• 1008
  Devonwood Taupe

  

• HC-69
  Whitall Brown

  

• HC-76
  Davenport Tan

  

Darker shades

HC-68
Middlebury Brown

• HC-67
  Clinton Brown

  

• 2111-30
  Mustang

  

• 2112-10
  Mink

  

• HC-70
  Van Buren Brown

  

• 2108-30
  Brown Horse

  

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 Middlebury Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

HC-68
Middlebury Brown

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Middlebury Brown

Middlebury Brown has an LRV of 10.72% 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	#69594D
RGB Decimal	105, 89, 77
RGB Percent	41.18%, 34.90%, 30.20%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 26.67% Value: 41.18%
HSL	hsl(26, 15, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.24 Yellow: 26.67 Key: 58.82
YIQ	Y: 92.416 I: 13.391 Q: -0.35
XYZ	X: 10.738 Y: 10.684 Z: 8.516
CIE Lab	L:39.043 a:4.453 b:9.372
CIE Luv	L:39.043 u:10.498 v:10.606
Decimal	6904141
Hunter Lab	32.687, 1.436, 7.434