Benjamin Moore New England Brown 2104-40

What are Benjamin Moore New England Brown undertones?

The undertone of New England 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 New England Brown 2104-40 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 6° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2104-40 New England Brown HSL code: 6, 20%, 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 pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 New England 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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore New England 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

2104-40
New England Brown

• 1244
  Barberry

  

• CSP-410
  Lost Locket

  

• 2103-40
  Hickory Stick

  

• 1243
  Monet

  

• 2103-50
  Sandblast

  

Darker shades

2104-40
New England Brown

• HC-64
  Townsend Harbor Brown

  

• CW-270
  Nicolson Red

  

• 2113-30
  Bison Brown

  

• HC-62
  Somerville Red

  

• HC-65
  Hodley Red

  

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 New England Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2104-40
New England Brown

• 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 New England Brown

New England Brown has an LRV of 21.49% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9E726D
RGB Decimal	158, 114, 109
RGB Percent	61.96%, 44.71%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 31.01% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(6, 20, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.85 Yellow: 31.01 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 126.586 I: 27.826 Q: 7.752
XYZ	X: 22.878 Y: 20.409 Z: 17.198
CIE Lab	L:52.297 a:16.646 b:9.642
CIE Luv	L:52.297 u:28.962 v:9.697
Decimal	10383981
Hunter Lab	45.176, 11.338, 9.053