Benjamin Moore Pinky Swear CSP-340

What are Benjamin Moore Pinky Swear undertones?

The undertone of Pinky Swear 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pinky Swear CSP-340 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 28° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-340 Pinky Swear HSL code: 28, 32%, 80%

• 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 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 Pinky Swear

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 Pinky Swear:

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

CSP-340
Pinky Swear

• 2110-70
  Vintage Taupe

  

• 2098-70
  Frosted Café

  

• 2106-70
  Foggy Morning

  

• 1024
  Tucson Winds

  

• OC-70
  Whitewater Bay

  

Darker shades

CSP-340
Pinky Swear

• 1082
  Cream Soda

  

• 2164-50
  Saint Martin Sand

  

• 1167
  Fox Hedge Tan

  

• 1081
  King Arthur's Court

  

• 1130
  Cafe Royal

  

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 Pinky Swear with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

CSP-340
Pinky Swear

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Pinky Swear

Pinky Swear has an LRV of 61.11% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DDCCBD
RGB Decimal	221, 204, 189
RGB Percent	86.67%, 80.00%, 74.12%
HSV	Hue: 28° Saturation: 14.48% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(28, 32, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.69 Yellow: 14.48 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 207.373 I: 14.95 Q: -1.072
XYZ	X: 60.596 Y: 62.233 Z: 56.95
CIE Lab	L:83.037 a:3.448 b:9.612
CIE Luv	L:83.037 u:11.037 v:13.448
Decimal	14535869
Hunter Lab	78.888, -0.944, 12.419