Benjamin Moore Orchid Pink 036

What are Benjamin Moore Orchid Pink undertones?

The undertone of Orchid Pink 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Orchid Pink 036 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 15° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

036 Orchid Pink HSL code: 15, 57%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Orchid Pink

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Orchid Pink:

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

036
Orchid Pink

• 2093-60
  Playful Pink

  

• 885
  Key Pearl

  

• 2173-60
  Just Peachy

  

• 2094-70
  Mellow Pink

  

• 2091-70
  April Pink

  

Darker shades

036
Orchid Pink

• 051
  Precocious

  

• 1199
  Peach Mousse

  

• 045
  Romantica

  

• 044
  Frosted Rose

  

• 062
  Vegetable Patch

  

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 Orchid Pink with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Benjamin Moore Windy Sky and Ocean City Blue.

036
Orchid Pink

• 1639
  Windy Sky

  

• 718
  Ocean City Blue

  

• HC-158
  Newburg Green

  

• 1673
  Vermont Slate

  

• 2123-50
  Ocean Air

  

• CW-575
  Everard Blue

  

• 720
  Bella Blue

  

LRV of Orchid Pink

Orchid Pink has an LRV of 67.8% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F0D3C9
RGB Decimal	240, 211, 201
RGB Percent	94.12%, 82.75%, 78.82%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 16.25% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(15, 57, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.08 Yellow: 16.25 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 218.531 I: 20.495 Q: 3.023
XYZ	X: 69.771 Y: 69.333 Z: 64.95
CIE Lab	L:86.668 a:8.504 b:8.656
CIE Luv	L:86.668 u:18.119 v:11.225
Decimal	15782857
Hunter Lab	83.266, 3.854, 12.039