Benjamin Moore Peony 2079-30

What are Benjamin Moore Peony undertones?

The undertone of Peony 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Peony 2079-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 340° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2079-30 Peony HSL code: 340, 55%, 53%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Peony

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 dark pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Peony:

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

2079-30
Peony

• 2084-40
  Precious Pink

  

• 1348
  Razzle Dazzle

  

• 1341
  Secret Rendezvous

  

• 2078-40
  Paradise Pink

  

• 1347
  Pink Ladies

  

Darker shades

2079-30
Peony

• 2077-20
  Gypsy Pink

  

• 2076-10
  Crushed Velvet

  

• 2077-10
  Magenta

  

• 2076-20
  Royal Flush

  

• 2079-20
  Blushing Red

  

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 Peony with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 160, such as Benjamin Moore Harrisburg Green and Essex Green.

2079-30
Peony

• HC-132
  Harrisburg Green

  

• HC-188
  Essex Green

  

• 2122-60
  Palest Pistachio

  

• 685
  Verdigris

  

• 688
  Seacliff Heights

  

• 687
  Annapolis Green

  

• 866
  Winter Ice

  

LRV of Peony

Peony has an LRV of 18.55% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C84470
RGB Decimal	200, 68, 112
RGB Percent	78.43%, 26.67%, 43.92%
HSV	Hue: 340° Saturation: 66.0% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(340, 55, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 66.0 Yellow: 44.0 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 112.484 I: 64.52 Q: 41.616
XYZ	X: 28.813 Y: 17.587 Z: 17.202
CIE Lab	L:48.991 a:55.747 b:3.934
CIE Luv	L:48.991 u:87.239 v:-5.421
Decimal	13124720
Hunter Lab	41.937, 49.251, 5.035