Benjamin Moore Mink 2112-10

What are Benjamin Moore Mink undertones?

The undertone of Mink 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mink 2112-10 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 22° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2112-10 Mink HSL code: 22, 15%, 28%

• 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 Mink

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 Mink:

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

2112-10
Mink

• HC-72
  Branchport Brown

  

• 2112-20
  Brown Sugar

  

• 1239
  Rural Earth

  

• 2109-30
  Wood Grain Brown

  

• HC-70
  Van Buren Brown

  

Darker shades

2112-10
Mink

• 2114-10
  Bittersweet Chocolate

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• 2115-10
  Appalachian Brown

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

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 Mink with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2112-10
Mink

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Mink

Mink has an LRV of 7.33% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#52443C
RGB Decimal	82, 68, 60
RGB Percent	32.16%, 26.67%, 23.53%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 26.83% Value: 32.16%
HSL	hsl(22, 15, 28)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.07 Yellow: 26.83 Key: 67.84
YIQ	Y: 71.274 I: 10.913 Q: 0.472
XYZ	X: 6.362 Y: 6.255 Z: 5.146
CIE Lab	L:30.046 a:4.543 b:7.08
CIE Luv	L:30.046 u:8.701 v:7.239
Decimal	5391420
Hunter Lab	25.009, 1.645, 5.307