Benjamin Moore Red River Clay 2091-40

What are Benjamin Moore Red River Clay undertones?

The undertone of Red River Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Red River Clay 2091-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 6° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2091-40 Red River Clay HSL code: 6, 33%, 55%

• 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.
• 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 Red River Clay

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Red River Clay:

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

2091-40
Red River Clay

• 1256
  Amaryllis

  

• 2092-50
  Titanic Rose

  

• 2094-40
  Soft Cranberry

  

• CW-225
  Wythe Rose

  

• 2172-40
  Raspberry Parfait

  

Darker shades

2091-40
Red River Clay

• 042
  Burnt Russet

  

• 1204
  Onondaga Clay

  

• 1294
  Potters Wheel

  

• CW-245
  St. George Red

  

• CSP-1185
  Heirloom Quilt

  

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 Red River Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2091-40
Red River Clay

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Red River Clay

Red River Clay has an LRV of 22.99% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B36F67
RGB Decimal	179, 111, 103
RGB Percent	70.20%, 43.53%, 40.39%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 42.46% Value: 70.2%
HSL	hsl(6, 33, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.99 Yellow: 42.46 Key: 29.8
YIQ	Y: 130.42 I: 43.092 Q: 11.895
XYZ	X: 26.724 Y: 21.934 Z: 15.654
CIE Lab	L:53.957 a:26.022 b:15.841
CIE Luv	L:53.957 u:47.425 v:15.342
Decimal	11759463
Hunter Lab	46.834, 19.896, 12.966