Benjamin Moore Pale Petal 1178

What are Benjamin Moore Pale Petal undertones?

The undertone of Pale Petal 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pale Petal 1178 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 18° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1178 Pale Petal HSL code: 18, 39%, 80%

• 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 Pale Petal

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 Pale Petal:

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

1178
Pale Petal

• 2099-70
  Wheatberry

  

• 2101-70
  Tropical Sand

  

• 2100-70
  Victorian Lace

  

• 2095-70
  Melted Ice Cream

  

• 1177
  Rose Accent

  

Darker shades

1178
Pale Petal

• HC-58
  Chippendale Rosetone

  

• 1187
  Ciao Bella

  

• 1165
  Milk Shake

  

• 1193
  Palazzo Pink

  

• 1188
  Palmetto Pink

  

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 Pale Petal with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1178
Pale Petal

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Pale Petal

Pale Petal has an LRV of 57.42% 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	#E0C4B8
RGB Decimal	224, 196, 184
RGB Percent	87.84%, 76.86%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 17.86% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(18, 39, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.5 Yellow: 17.86 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 203.004 I: 20.541 Q: 2.189
XYZ	X: 59.131 Y: 58.789 Z: 53.567
CIE Lab	L:81.176 a:7.977 b:9.659
CIE Luv	L:81.176 u:17.788 v:12.597
Decimal	14730424
Hunter Lab	76.674, 3.479, 12.25