Benjamin Moore Military Tan 2148-30

What are Benjamin Moore Military Tan undertones?

The undertone of Military Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Military Tan 2148-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2148-30 Military Tan HSL code: 43, 32%, 55%

• 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.
• 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 Military Tan

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Military Tan:

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

2148-30
Military Tan

• CSP-1020
  Trench Coat

  

• HC-25
  Quincy Tan

  

• AF-380
  Coastal Path

  

• HC-23
  Yorkshire Tan

  

• HC-44
  Lenox Tan

  

Darker shades

2148-30
Military Tan

• 2148-10
  Foot Hills

  

• 2148-20
  Thyme

  

• 252
  Olivetone

  

• 251
  Seville Tan

  

• 2149-30
  Fresh Olive

  

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 Military Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

2148-30
Military Tan

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

LRV of Military Tan

Military Tan has an LRV of 33.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B19C68
RGB Decimal	177, 156, 104
RGB Percent	69.41%, 61.18%, 40.78%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 41.24% Value: 69.41%
HSL	hsl(43, 32, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.86 Yellow: 41.24 Key: 30.59
YIQ	Y: 156.351 I: 29.224 Q: -11.74
XYZ	X: 32.519 Y: 34.125 Z: 17.967
CIE Lab	L:65.062 a:0.303 b:30.063
CIE Luv	L:65.062 u:16.555 v:38.059
Decimal	11639912
Hunter Lab	58.417, -2.862, 22.656