Benjamin Moore Pink Swirl 2171-70

What are Benjamin Moore Pink Swirl undertones?

The undertone of Pink Swirl 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Swirl 2171-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 11° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2171-70 Pink Swirl HSL code: 11, 79%, 95%

• 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.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Pink Swirl

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 Swirl:

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

2171-70
Pink Swirl

• 2008-70
  Touch of Pink

  

• 2011-70
  Light Quartz

  

Darker shades

2171-70
Pink Swirl

• 009
  Blushing Brilliance

  

• 889
  Pacific Grove Pink

  

• 024
  Coral Buff

  

• 018
  Monticello Peach

  

• 2170-50
  Teacup Rose

  

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 Swirl with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Benjamin Moore Deep Sea Green and Harbor Side Blue.

2171-70
Pink Swirl

• 735
  Deep Sea Green

  

• 740
  Harbor Side Blue

  

• 743
  Picture Perfect

  

• 753
  Santa Clara

  

• 727
  Calypso Blue

  

• 744
  Indigo

  

• 745
  Blue Rapids

  

LRV of Pink Swirl

Pink Swirl has an LRV of 82.45% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FCEAE6
RGB Decimal	252, 234, 230
RGB Percent	98.82%, 91.76%, 90.20%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 8.73% Value: 98.82%
HSL	hsl(11, 79, 95)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.14 Yellow: 8.73 Key: 1.18
YIQ	Y: 238.926 I: 12.012 Q: 2.563
XYZ	X: 83.848 Y: 85.255 Z: 86.88
CIE Lab	L:93.993 a:5.428 b:4.14
CIE Luv	L:93.993 u:10.715 v:5.298
Decimal	16575206
Hunter Lab	92.334, 0.511, 8.846