Benjamin Moore Pomegranate AF-295

What are Benjamin Moore Pomegranate undertones?

The undertone of Pomegranate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pomegranate AF-295 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 356° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-295 Pomegranate HSL code: 356, 43%, 38%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Pomegranate

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 red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pomegranate:

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

AF-295
Pomegranate

• 2084-30
  Rouge

  

• CW-345
  Travers Red

  

• 1344
  Night Flower

  

• 2080-30
  Cherry Wine

  

• 1342
  Mardi Gras

  

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 Pomegranate with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Benjamin Moore Jack Pine and Azores.

AF-295
Pomegranate

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

LRV of Pomegranate

Pomegranate has an LRV of 10.14% 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	#8B383E
RGB Decimal	139, 56, 62
RGB Percent	54.51%, 21.96%, 24.31%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 59.71% Value: 54.51%
HSL	hsl(356, 43, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 59.71 Yellow: 55.4 Key: 45.49
YIQ	Y: 81.501 I: 47.532 Q: 19.425
XYZ	X: 12.932 Y: 8.667 Z: 5.548
CIE Lab	L:35.334 a:35.897 b:14.362
CIE Luv	L:35.334 u:58.025 v:9.398
Decimal	9123902
Hunter Lab	29.439, 26.893, 9.434