Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan 1123

What are Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan undertones?

The undertone of Palm Desert Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Palm Desert Tan 1123 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 31° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1123 Palm Desert Tan HSL code: 31, 35%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Palm Desert Tan

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan:

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

1123
Palm Desert Tan

• 1082
  Cream Soda

  

• 1017
  Dusty Road

  

• 1032
  Bar Harbor Beige

  

• CSP-280
  Warm Sand

  

• CSP-340
  Pinky Swear

  

Darker shades

1123
Palm Desert Tan

• 1106
  Gladstone Tan

  

• 1129
  Hidden Oaks

  

• 1091
  Warm Apple Crisp

  

• AF-355
  Etruscan

  

• 1131
  Autumn Leaf

  

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 Palm Desert Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

1123
Palm Desert Tan

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Palm Desert Tan

Palm Desert Tan has an LRV of 43.3% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C8AC8E
RGB Decimal	200, 172, 142
RGB Percent	78.43%, 67.45%, 55.69%
HSV	Hue: 31° Saturation: 29.0% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(31, 35, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.0 Yellow: 29.0 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 176.952 I: 26.326 Q: -3.413
XYZ	X: 43.455 Y: 43.739 Z: 31.737
CIE Lab	L:72.054 a:5.643 b:19.21
CIE Luv	L:72.054 u:19.547 v:25.269
Decimal	13151374
Hunter Lab	66.135, 1.547, 17.843