Benjamin Moore Old World 2011-40

What are Benjamin Moore Old World undertones?

The undertone of Old World 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 World 2011-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 5° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2011-40 Old World HSL code: 5, 97%, 77%

• 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.
• 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 Old World

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Old World:

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

2011-40
Old World

• 2171-60
  Rose Reflection

  

• 003
  Pink Paradise

  

• 2008-60
  Little Piggy

  

• 1303
  Smashing Pink

  

• 2012-40
  Summer Sun Pink

  

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 World with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as Benjamin Moore Mermaid Green and Teal Blast.

2011-40
Old World

• 2039-50
  Mermaid Green

  

• 2039-40
  Teal Blast

  

• 2045-50
  Green Coral

  

• 2046-50
  Scuba Green

  

• CSP-645
  Avalon Teal

  

• 2061-60
  Little Boy Blue

  

• 2063-60
  Sapphireberry

  

LRV of Old World

Old World has an LRV of 44.43% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FD988E
RGB Decimal	253, 152, 142
RGB Percent	99.22%, 59.61%, 55.69%
HSV	Hue: 5° Saturation: 43.87% Value: 99.22%
HSL	hsl(5, 97, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.92 Yellow: 43.87 Key: 0.78
YIQ	Y: 181.059 I: 63.399 Q: 18.253
XYZ	X: 56.621 Y: 45.297 Z: 31.345
CIE Lab	L:73.087 a:36.715 b:21.54
CIE Luv	L:73.087 u:71.257 v:21.635
Decimal	16619662
Hunter Lab	67.303, 32.39, 19.499