Benjamin Moore Old World 2011-40
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| Official page: | Old World 2011-40 |
| Code: | 2011-40 |
| Name: | Old World |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Old World?
Benjamin Moore Old World 2011-40 is a clear, mid-tone coral pink with a noticeable peachy cast. Its warmth makes it especially lively in daylight, where the color reads fresh and sunlit rather than dusty or muted. In lower light, Old World can take on a softer salmon appearance while retaining its cheerful presence. Use it on a powder room wall, a painted dresser, or a dining-area accent for a concentrated hit of color. Crisp white trim, pale oak, warm brass, and creamy off-whites give this shade a clean, well-grounded setting.
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What are Benjamin Moore Old World undertones?
Old World is a mid-light, clear soft red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
253, 152, 142
Is Benjamin Moore Old World cool or warm?
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At 5° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
2011-40 Old World HSL code: 5, 97%, 77%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
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
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.
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?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 44.43%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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 |
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