Benjamin Moore Orleans Violet 1374

What are Benjamin Moore Orleans Violet undertones?

The undertone of Orleans Violet 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Orleans Violet 1374 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 349° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1374 Orleans Violet HSL code: 349, 24%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Orleans Violet

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Orleans Violet:

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

1374
Orleans Violet

• 1366
  Rosemist

  

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 Orleans Violet with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 169, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

1374
Orleans Violet

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Orleans Violet

Orleans Violet has an LRV of 67.51% 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	#E4D3D6
RGB Decimal	228, 211, 214
RGB Percent	89.41%, 82.75%, 83.92%
HSV	Hue: 349° Saturation: 7.46% Value: 89.41%
HSL	hsl(349, 24, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.46 Yellow: 6.14 Key: 10.59
YIQ	Y: 216.425 I: 9.166 Q: 4.53
XYZ	X: 67.424 Y: 67.938 Z: 73.162
CIE Lab	L:85.976 a:6.376 b:0.645
CIE Luv	L:85.976 u:9.689 v:-0.167
Decimal	14996438
Hunter Lab	82.425, 1.772, 5.07