Benjamin Moore Nutmeg 1227

What are Benjamin Moore Nutmeg undertones?

The undertone of Nutmeg 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Nutmeg 1227 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

1227 Nutmeg HSL code: 22, 33%, 65%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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.

How light temperature affects Nutmeg

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nutmeg:

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

1227
Nutmeg

• CSP-345
  Cashmere Wrap

  

• 1082
  Cream Soda

  

• 1179
  Soul Mate

  

• AF-245
  Ipanema

  

• 1167
  Fox Hedge Tan

  

Darker shades

1227
Nutmeg

• 1222
  Lenape Trail

  

• 1155
  Cappuccino Muffin

  

• 1228
  Roman Shade

  

• 1208
  Tuscany

  

• 1223
  Brentwood

  

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

1227
Nutmeg

• 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 Nutmeg

Nutmeg has an LRV of 37.01% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C39D87
RGB Decimal	195, 157, 135
RGB Percent	76.47%, 61.57%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 30.77% Value: 76.47%
HSL	hsl(22, 33, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.49 Yellow: 30.77 Key: 23.53
YIQ	Y: 165.854 I: 29.714 Q: 1.192
XYZ	X: 38.936 Y: 37.467 Z: 28.096
CIE Lab	L:67.626 a:10.886 b:16.854
CIE Luv	L:67.626 u:25.889 v:20.894
Decimal	12819847
Hunter Lab	61.21, 6.426, 15.633