Benjamin Moore Outrageous Orange 2013-10

Official page:Outrageous Orange 2013-10
Code:2013-10
Name:Outrageous Orange
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Outrageous Orange?

Benjamin Moore's 2013-10 Outrageous Orange is a vibrant and energetic hue that adds a bold pop of color to any space. This dynamic shade pairs well with neutrals such as crisp white or soft gray to create a striking contrast and make the orange truly stand out. For a more daring look, combine Outrageous Orange with complementary colors like deep teal or sunny yellow to create a lively and harmonious color scheme. Whether used as an accent wall or for furniture pieces, this captivating color choice is sure to bring warmth and excitement to your interior design.

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What are Benjamin Moore Outrageous Orange undertones?

Outrageous Orange has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#E34C28

RGB code:

227, 76, 40

Is Benjamin Moore Outrageous Orange 2013-10 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 12° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

2013-10 Outrageous Orange HSL code: 12, 77%, 52%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Outrageous Orange

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Outrageous Orange:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Outrageous Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Forget Me Not and Blue Spa.

LRV of Outrageous Orange

Outrageous Orange has an LRV of 20.06% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 20.06%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#E34C28Copy color code
RGB Decimal227, 76, 40Copy color code
RGB Percent89.02%, 29.80%, 15.69%Copy color code
HSVHue: 12° Saturation: 82.38% Value: 89.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(12, 77, 52)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 66.52 Yellow: 82.38 Key: 10.98Copy color code
YIQY: 117.045 I: 101.549 Q: 20.739Copy color code
XYZX: 34.65 Y: 21.658 Z: 4.363Copy color code
CIE LabL:53.662 a:56.914 b:51.669Copy color code
CIE LuvL:53.662 u:121.474 v:38.224Copy color code
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Hunter Lab46.538, 51.459, 27.018Copy color code
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