Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell 2162-40

What are Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell undertones?

The undertone of Peanut Shell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Peanut Shell 2162-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2162-40 Peanut Shell HSL code: 33, 38%, 60%

• 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 Peanut Shell

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 Peanut Shell:

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

2162-40
Peanut Shell

• 1123
  Palm Desert Tan

  

• 1061
  Brunswick Beige

  

• 1039
  Stone House

  

• HC-38
  Decatur Buff

  

• 1130
  Cafe Royal

  

Darker shades

2162-40
Peanut Shell

• 2162-30
  Warm Tan

  

• CW-390
  Bryan Ochre

  

• HC-41
  Richmond Gold

  

• 1105
  Maple Syrup

  

• 1064
  Gettysburgh Gold

  

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 Peanut Shell with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue and Nocturnal Gray.

2162-40
Peanut Shell

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

LRV of Peanut Shell

Peanut Shell has an LRV of 35.18% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#C09D73
RGB Decimal	192, 157, 115
RGB Percent	75.29%, 61.57%, 45.10%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 40.1% Value: 75.29%
HSL	hsl(33, 38, 60)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.23 Yellow: 40.1 Key: 24.71
YIQ	Y: 162.677 I: 34.353 Q: -5.667
XYZ	X: 36.891 Y: 36.56 Z: 21.329
CIE Lab	L:66.946 a:7.198 b:26.857
CIE Luv	L:66.946 u:25.614 v:33.457
Decimal	12623219
Hunter Lab	60.465, 3.092, 21.411