Benjamin Moore Oriole 2169-30

What are Benjamin Moore Oriole undertones?

The undertone of Oriole 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Oriole 2169-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2169-30 Oriole HSL code: 16, 71%, 60%

• 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 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 Oriole

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 Oriole:

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

2169-30
Oriole

• CW-300
  Tucker Orange

  

• 026
  Coral Glow

  

• 075
  Flamingo Orange

  

• 068
  Succulent Peach

  

• 2170-40
  Coral Spice

  

Darker shades

2169-30
Oriole

• 021
  Jupiter Glow

  

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 Oriole with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Waterfall and Peacock Blue.

2169-30
Oriole

• 2050-50
  Waterfall

  

• 2049-40
  Peacock Blue

  

• 2053-10
  Mallard Green

  

• 726
  Rendezvous Bay

  

• 725
  Seaside Resort

  

• CW-655
  Greenhow Blue

  

• 1676
  Northern Air

  

LRV of Oriole

Oriole has an LRV of 28.94% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E17751
RGB Decimal	225, 119, 81
RGB Percent	88.24%, 46.67%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 64.0% Value: 88.24%
HSL	hsl(16, 71, 60)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 47.11 Yellow: 64.0 Key: 11.76
YIQ	Y: 146.362 I: 75.377 Q: 10.597
XYZ	X: 39.136 Y: 29.8 Z: 11.473
CIE Lab	L:61.481 a:38.008 b:39.123
CIE Luv	L:61.481 u:82.236 v:37.47
Decimal	14776145
Hunter Lab	54.589, 32.441, 25.751