Benjamin Moore Old Claret 2083-30

What are Benjamin Moore Old Claret undertones?

The undertone of Old Claret 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Old Claret 2083-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 341° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2083-30 Old Claret HSL code: 341, 33%, 45%

• 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.
• 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 Old Claret

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 Old Claret:

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

2083-30
Old Claret

• 2082-40
  Rosewood

  

• 1356
  Fashion Rose

  

• 2083-40
  Begonia

  

Darker shades

2083-30
Old Claret

• 2075-10
  Dark Burgundy

  

• CC-32
  Radicchio

  

• 2083-20
  Cranberry Cocktail

  

• 1364
  Vintage Claret

  

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 Old Claret with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 161, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

2083-30
Old Claret

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

• 2123-10
  Mediterranean Teal

  

LRV of Old Claret

Old Claret has an LRV of 14.21% 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	#974C64
RGB Decimal	151, 76, 100
RGB Percent	59.22%, 29.80%, 39.22%
HSV	Hue: 341° Saturation: 49.67% Value: 59.22%
HSL	hsl(341, 33, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 49.67 Yellow: 33.77 Key: 40.78
YIQ	Y: 101.161 I: 36.98 Q: 23.334
XYZ	X: 17.648 Y: 12.67 Z: 13.569
CIE Lab	L:42.261 a:34.119 b:0.552
CIE Luv	L:42.261 u:47.435 v:-5.104
Decimal	9915492
Hunter Lab	35.595, 26.209, 2.314