Benjamin Moore Rich Coral 028

What are Benjamin Moore Rich Coral undertones?

The undertone of Rich Coral 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Rich Coral 028 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 13° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

028 Rich Coral HSL code: 13, 56%, 56%

• 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 Rich Coral

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 Rich Coral:

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

028
Rich Coral

• CSP-1115
  Tropical Fruit

  

• 055
  Pumpkin Patch

  

• CSP-1130
  Tuscan Tile

  

• 2175-40
  Adobe Dust

  

• 033
  Golden Gate

  

Darker shades

028
Rich Coral

• CW-320
  Dragons Blood

  

• 2170-10
  Fireball Orange

  

• 2170-20
  Tropical Orange

  

• 2175-10
  Aztec Brick

  

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 Rich Coral with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 193, such as Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze and Tropical Oasis.

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Rich Coral

• 2136-60
  Harbor Haze

  

• CSP-710
  Tropical Oasis

  

• HC-149
  Buxton Blue

  

• CSP-675
  St. John Blue

  

• HC-148
  Jamestown Blue

  

• 2128-70
  Lily White

  

• CSP-605
  Dusty Cornflower

  

LRV of Rich Coral

Rich Coral has an LRV of 24.43% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CE6C52
RGB Decimal	206, 108, 82
RGB Percent	80.78%, 42.35%, 32.16%
HSV	Hue: 13° Saturation: 60.19% Value: 80.78%
HSL	hsl(13, 56, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 47.57 Yellow: 60.19 Key: 19.22
YIQ	Y: 134.338 I: 66.753 Q: 12.639
XYZ	X: 32.341 Y: 24.46 Z: 10.998
CIE Lab	L:56.545 a:36.374 b:31.934
CIE Luv	L:56.545 u:74.58 v:30.114
Decimal	13528146
Hunter Lab	49.457, 30.178, 21.435