Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown 1000

What are Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown undertones?

The undertone of Northwood 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Northwood Brown 1000 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 32° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1000 Northwood Brown HSL code: 32, 16%, 38%

• 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 Northwood 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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Northwood 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

1000
Northwood Brown

• 1554
  Dash of Pepper

  

• HC-85
  Fairview Taupe

  

• 979
  Stampede

  

• 993
  Beachcomber

  

• CSP-235
  Chocolate Velvet

  

Darker shades

1000
Northwood Brown

• 1001
  North Creek Brown

  

• CSP-210
  Café Doppio

  

• 2108-30
  Brown Horse

  

• 2137-10
  Otter Brown

  

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 Northwood Brown with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Benjamin Moore Providence Blue and Van Courtland Blue.

1000
Northwood Brown

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

LRV of Northwood Brown

Northwood Brown has an LRV of 13.41% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6F6151
RGB Decimal	111, 97, 81
RGB Percent	43.53%, 38.04%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 27.03% Value: 43.53%
HSL	hsl(32, 16, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.61 Yellow: 27.03 Key: 56.47
YIQ	Y: 99.362 I: 13.484 Q: -2.018
XYZ	X: 12.315 Y: 12.523 Z: 9.551
CIE Lab	L:42.036 a:2.856 b:11.199
CIE Luv	L:42.036 u:9.534 v:13.246
Decimal	7299409
Hunter Lab	35.388, 0.19, 8.77