Benjamin Moore Pink Buff 1285

What are Benjamin Moore Pink Buff undertones?

The undertone of Pink Buff 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pink Buff 1285 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 359° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1285 Pink Buff HSL code: 359, 53%, 72%

• 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 Pink Buff

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 Pink Buff:

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

1285
Pink Buff

• 1276
  Petunia Pink

  

• 1277
  Engagement

  

• 1284
  Secret Garden

  

• 2005-60
  Pink Pearl

  

• 1352
  Pink Dynasty

  

Darker shades

1285
Pink Buff

• 2087-20
  Watermelon Red

  

• 1321
  Holly Berry

  

• 2004-30
  Raspberry Pudding

  

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 Pink Buff with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green and Rhine River.

1285
Pink Buff

• HC-134
  Tarrytown Green

  

• 689
  Rhine River

  

• 867
  Glacier Lake

  

• 1646
  Lookout Point

  

• 2050-10
  Salamander

  

• 2122-50
  Iceberg

  

• 1633
  Brittany Blue

  

LRV of Pink Buff

Pink Buff has an LRV of 37.27% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DD9091
RGB Decimal	221, 144, 145
RGB Percent	86.67%, 56.47%, 56.86%
HSV	Hue: 359° Saturation: 34.84% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(359, 53, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.84 Yellow: 34.39 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 167.137 I: 45.563 Q: 16.6
XYZ	X: 44.904 Y: 37.366 Z: 31.628
CIE Lab	L:67.551 a:29.288 b:11.599
CIE Luv	L:67.551 u:51.506 v:10.445
Decimal	14520465
Hunter Lab	61.128, 24.151, 12.113