Benjamin Moore Orange Nectar 2013-20

What are Benjamin Moore Orange Nectar undertones?

The undertone of Orange Nectar 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Orange Nectar 2013-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 12° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2013-20 Orange Nectar HSL code: 12, 81%, 56%

• 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 Orange Nectar

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 Orange Nectar:

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

2013-20
Orange Nectar

• 006
  Picante

  

• 2010-30
  Starburst Orange

  

• 013
  Fan Coral

  

• 2011-20
  Blazing Orange

  

• 2012-20
  Flame

  

Darker shades

2013-20
Orange Nectar

• 2013-10
  Outrageous Orange

  

• 2014-10
  Festive Orange

  

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 Orange Nectar with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Icy Blue and Harbor Fog.

2013-20
Orange Nectar

• 2057-70
  Icy Blue

  

• 2062-70
  Harbor Fog

  

• CW-620
  Finley Blue

  

• 804
  Chicago Blues

  

• 736
  Blue Diamond

  

• 732
  Burbank Blue

  

• 739
  Un-Teal We Meet Again

  

LRV of Orange Nectar

Orange Nectar has an LRV of 23.22% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EA5933
RGB Decimal	234, 89, 51
RGB Percent	91.76%, 34.90%, 20.00%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 78.21% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(12, 81, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.97 Yellow: 78.21 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 128.023 I: 98.617 Q: 18.847
XYZ	X: 38.106 Y: 24.882 Z: 5.927
CIE Lab	L:56.96 a:54.201 b:49.994
CIE Luv	L:56.96 u:116.525 v:39.63
Decimal	15358259
Hunter Lab	49.881, 49.068, 27.872