Benjamin Moore Monticello Peach 018

Official page:Monticello Peach 018
Code:018
Name:Monticello Peach
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Monticello Peach?

Experience the warm and inviting glow of Benjamin Moore 018, also known as Monticello Peach. This lovely hue effortlessly infuses any space with a soft, peachy warmth that exudes comfort and tranquility. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and cozy reading nooks, Monticello Peach creates a serene ambiance that is both soothing and uplifting. Envision this delightful color gracing your walls, enveloping you in a subtle embrace of elegance and charm. Let Benjamin Moore 018 Monticello Peach bring a touch of timeless sophistication to your home.

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What are Benjamin Moore Monticello Peach undertones?

The undertone of Monticello Peach 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F5A48C

RGB code:

245, 164, 140

Is Benjamin Moore Monticello Peach 018 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 14° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

018 Monticello Peach HSL code: 14, 84%, 75%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
  • 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 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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Monticello Peach

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Monticello Peach:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Monticello Peach with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Benjamin Moore Surf City and Sonoma Skies.

LRV of Monticello Peach

Monticello Peach has an LRV of 46.86% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 46.86%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#F5A48CCopy color code
RGB Decimal245, 164, 140Copy color code
RGB Percent96.08%, 64.31%, 54.90%Copy color code
HSVHue: 14° Saturation: 42.86% Value: 96.08%Copy color code
HSLhsl(14, 84, 75)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 33.06 Yellow: 42.86 Key: 3.92Copy color code
YIQY: 185.483 I: 55.98 Q: 9.666Copy color code
XYZX: 55.667 Y: 47.861 Z: 31.11Copy color code
CIE LabL:74.737 a:27.226 b:24.716Copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.737 u:57.336 v:27.73Copy color code
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Hunter Lab69.182, 22.563, 21.765Copy color code
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