Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine 531

What are Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine undertones?

The undertone of Ponderosa Pine can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ponderosa Pine 531 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 58° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

531 Ponderosa Pine HSL code: 58, 23%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Ponderosa Pine

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine:

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

531
Ponderosa Pine

• AF-400
  Elemental

  

• 495
  Hillside Green

  

• 503
  Fraser Fir

  

• 502
  Grasslands

  

• 523
  Ivy Lane

  

Darker shades

531
Ponderosa Pine

• 497
  Shady Lane

  

• 532
  Winding Vines

  

• 496
  Chopped Dill

  

• 504
  Nature's Reflection

  

• 2145-20
  Terrapin Green

  

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 Ponderosa Pine with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

531
Ponderosa Pine

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine has an LRV of 30.85% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9C9A62
RGB Decimal	156, 154, 98
RGB Percent	61.18%, 60.39%, 38.43%
HSV	Hue: 58° Saturation: 37.18% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(58, 23, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.28 Yellow: 37.18 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 148.214 I: 19.187 Q: -17.004
XYZ	X: 27.471 Y: 31.062 Z: 16.1
CIE Lab	L:62.56 a:-8.036 b:29.688
CIE Luv	L:62.56 u:4.074 v:38.823
Decimal	10263138
Hunter Lab	55.733, -9.55, 21.885