Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach CSP-190

Official page:Rocky Beach CSP-190
Code:CSP-190
Name:Rocky Beach
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach?

Transform your space with the elegant charm of Benjamin Moore CSP-190, also known as Rocky Beach. This versatile hue embodies a perfect blend of warmth and sophistication. Pair Rocky Beach with crisp whites and soft greys to create a soothing and timeless palette. Accentuate its earthy undertones with touches of sage green or deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. Elevate your interior design with Benjamin Moore CSP-190 Rocky Beach for a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere that exudes timeless appeal.

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What are Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach undertones?

Rocky Beach has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#B1A591

RGB code:

177, 165, 145

Is Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach CSP-190 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 38°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

CSP-190 Rocky Beach HSL code: 38, 17%, 63%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Rocky Beach

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Rocky Beach with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

LRV of Rocky Beach

Rocky Beach has an LRV of 38.16% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 38.16%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#B1A591Copy color code
RGB Decimal177, 165, 145Copy color code
RGB Percent69.41%, 64.71%, 56.86%Copy color code
HSVHue: 38° Saturation: 18.08% Value: 69.41%Copy color code
HSLhsl(38, 17, 63)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.78 Yellow: 18.08 Key: 30.59Copy color code
YIQY: 166.308 I: 13.578 Q: -3.686Copy color code
XYZX: 36.697 Y: 38.302 Z: 32.24Copy color code
CIE LabL:68.243 a:0.967 b:11.942Copy color code
CIE LuvL:68.243 u:8.428 v:16.493Copy color code
Decimal11642257Copy color code
Hunter Lab61.889, -2.465, 12.436Copy color code
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