Benjamin Moore Onondaga Clay 1204

What are Benjamin Moore Onondaga Clay undertones?

The undertone of Onondaga Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Onondaga Clay 1204 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 6° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1204 Onondaga Clay HSL code: 6, 32%, 42%

• 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 Onondaga Clay

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 Onondaga Clay:

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

1204
Onondaga Clay

• 1295
  Hearth Red

  

• 048
  Southwest Pottery

  

• 2092-40
  Texas Rose

  

• 1183
  Seminole Brown

  

• CW-235
  Brickyard Clay

  

Darker shades

1204
Onondaga Clay

• 042
  Burnt Russet

  

• 2104-30
  Harvest Brown

  

• 1302
  Sweet Rosy Brown

  

• 2103-20
  English Manor

  

• 2082-10
  Chestnut

  

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 Onondaga Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1204
Onondaga Clay

• 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 Onondaga Clay

Onondaga Clay has an LRV of 13.23% 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	#8E5049
RGB Decimal	142, 80, 73
RGB Percent	55.69%, 31.37%, 28.63%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 48.59% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(6, 32, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.66 Yellow: 48.59 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 97.74 I: 39.195 Q: 10.937
XYZ	X: 15.227 Y: 11.971 Z: 7.81
CIE Lab	L:41.169 a:25.14 b:15.469
CIE Luv	L:41.169 u:43.504 v:13.579
Decimal	9326665
Hunter Lab	34.598, 18.013, 10.835