Benjamin Moore Peppermint 1359

What are Benjamin Moore Peppermint undertones?

The undertone of Peppermint 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Peppermint 1359 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 355° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1359 Peppermint HSL code: 355, 46%, 91%

• 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 Peppermint

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 Peppermint:

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.

Darker shades

1359
Peppermint

• 2005-50
  Pink Eraser

  

• 1277
  Engagement

  

• 1276
  Petunia Pink

  

• 1270
  Tara

  

• 1271
  Hummingbird

  

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 Peppermint with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 175, such as Benjamin Moore Jack Pine and Azores.

1359
Peppermint

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Peppermint

Peppermint has an LRV of 74.19% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F2DCDE
RGB Decimal	242, 220, 222
RGB Percent	94.90%, 86.27%, 87.06%
HSV	Hue: 355° Saturation: 9.09% Value: 94.9%
HSL	hsl(355, 46, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.09 Yellow: 8.26 Key: 5.1
YIQ	Y: 226.806 I: 12.467 Q: 5.276
XYZ	X: 75.394 Y: 75.339 Z: 79.658
CIE Lab	L:89.551 a:7.882 b:1.772
CIE Luv	L:89.551 u:12.738 v:1.258
Decimal	15916254
Hunter Lab	86.798, 3.151, 6.346