Benjamin Moore Montana Agate 056

What are Benjamin Moore Montana Agate undertones?

The undertone of Montana Agate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Montana Agate 056 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 16° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

056 Montana Agate HSL code: 16, 42%, 52%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Montana Agate

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Montana Agate:

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

056
Montana Agate

• 1202
  Baked Terra Cotta

  

• 1217
  Suntan Bronze

  

• 047
  Savannah Clay

  

• 1194
  Mexican Tile

  

• CSP-1135
  Coral Bells

  

Darker shades

056
Montana Agate

• 2173-20
  Tawny Rose

  

• 2173-10
  Earthly Russet

  

• 2094-20
  Copper Mine

  

• 2174-20
  Cinnamon

  

• 105
  Terra Mauve

  

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 Montana Agate with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

056
Montana Agate

• 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 Montana Agate

Montana Agate has an LRV of 22.2% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B86D52
RGB Decimal	184, 109, 82
RGB Percent	72.16%, 42.75%, 32.16%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 55.43% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(16, 42, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 40.76 Yellow: 55.43 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 128.347 I: 53.369 Q: 7.463
XYZ	X: 26.76 Y: 21.739 Z: 10.767
CIE Lab	L:53.749 a:27.065 b:27.771
CIE Luv	L:53.749 u:55.955 v:27.709
Decimal	12086610
Hunter Lab	46.625, 20.854, 18.946