Benjamin Moore Runyon Canyon Tan 1140

What are Benjamin Moore Runyon Canyon Tan undertones?

The undertone of Runyon Canyon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Runyon Canyon Tan 1140 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 27° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1140 Runyon Canyon Tan HSL code: 27, 36%, 45%

• 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.
• 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 Runyon Canyon 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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Runyon Canyon 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

1140
Runyon Canyon Tan

• 1155
  Cappuccino Muffin

  

• 2163-30
  Penny

  

• 1063
  Gingersnaps

  

• 1222
  Lenape Trail

  

• 1092
  Glazed Pear

  

Darker shades

1140
Runyon Canyon Tan

• 2163-10
  Log Cabin

  

• 2164-10
  Saddle Brown

  

• 2164-20
  Marsh Brown

  

• 1120
  Honeycomb

  

• HC-186
  Charleston Brown

  

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 Runyon Canyon Tan with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

1140
Runyon Canyon Tan

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Runyon Canyon Tan

Runyon Canyon Tan has an LRV of 18.27% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9C6E49
RGB Decimal	156, 110, 73
RGB Percent	61.18%, 43.14%, 28.63%
HSV	Hue: 27° Saturation: 53.21% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(27, 36, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.49 Yellow: 53.21 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 119.536 I: 39.301 Q: -1.784
XYZ	X: 20.49 Y: 18.702 Z: 8.832
CIE Lab	L:50.337 a:13.867 b:27.798
CIE Luv	L:50.337 u:34.29 v:29.831
Decimal	10251849
Hunter Lab	43.246, 8.891, 18.163