Benjamin Moore Radicchio CC-32

What are Benjamin Moore Radicchio undertones?

The undertone of Radicchio 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Radicchio CC-32 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 346° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CC-32 Radicchio HSL code: 346, 33%, 31%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Radicchio

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Radicchio:

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

CC-32
Radicchio

• 1357
  Bottle of Bordéaux

  

• CW-350
  Barrett Brick

  

• CSP-435
  Modern Romance

  

• 2083-30
  Old Claret

  

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 Radicchio with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 166, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

CC-32
Radicchio

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Radicchio

Radicchio has an LRV of 7.26% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#693541
RGB Decimal	105, 53, 65
RGB Percent	41.18%, 20.78%, 25.49%
HSV	Hue: 346° Saturation: 49.52% Value: 41.18%
HSL	hsl(346, 33, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 49.52 Yellow: 38.1 Key: 58.82
YIQ	Y: 69.916 I: 27.131 Q: 14.734
XYZ	X: 8.053 Y: 5.932 Z: 5.72
CIE Lab	L:29.24 a:24.608 b:3.093
CIE Luv	L:29.24 u:32.027 v:-0.312
Decimal	6894913
Hunter Lab	24.355, 16.4, 3.123