Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan HC-25

What are Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan undertones?

The undertone of Quincy Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Quincy Tan HC-25 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-25 Quincy Tan HSL code: 40, 28%, 65%

• 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 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 Quincy Tan

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 Quincy Tan:

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

HC-25
Quincy Tan

• HC-78
  Litchfield Gray

  

• AF-390
  Glacial Till

  

• CSP-315
  Royal Flax

  

• HC-79
  Greenbrier Beige

  

• HC-82
  Bennington Gray

  

Darker shades

HC-25
Quincy Tan

• HC-21
  Huntington Beige

  

• HC-91
  Danville Tan

  

• CW-435
  Everard Gold

  

• CSP-1020
  Trench Coat

  

• HC-16
  Livingston Gold

  

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 Quincy Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

HC-25
Quincy Tan

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Quincy Tan

Quincy Tan has an LRV of 42.53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BFAE8C
RGB Decimal	191, 174, 140
RGB Percent	74.90%, 68.24%, 54.90%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 26.7% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(40, 28, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.9 Yellow: 26.7 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 175.207 I: 21.056 Q: -6.985
XYZ	X: 41.355 Y: 43.243 Z: 30.972
CIE Lab	L:71.72 a:0.778 b:19.708
CIE Luv	L:71.72 u:12.539 v:26.817
Decimal	12562060
Hunter Lab	65.759, -2.822, 18.107