Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse 046

What are Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse undertones?

The undertone of Salmon Mousse 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Salmon Mousse 046 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 15° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

046 Salmon Mousse HSL code: 15, 49%, 71%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Salmon Mousse

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse:

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.

Darker shades

046
Salmon Mousse

• 063
  Pennies From Heaven

  

• 054
  Farmer's Market

  

• 055
  Pumpkin Patch

  

• CSP-1115
  Tropical Fruit

  

• CSP-1130
  Tuscan Tile

  

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 Salmon Mousse with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

046
Salmon Mousse

• 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 Salmon Mousse

Salmon Mousse has an LRV of 42.34% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DAA492
RGB Decimal	218, 164, 146
RGB Percent	85.49%, 64.31%, 57.25%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 33.03% Value: 85.49%
HSL	hsl(15, 49, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.77 Yellow: 33.03 Key: 14.51
YIQ	Y: 178.094 I: 37.963 Q: 5.821
XYZ	X: 47.378 Y: 43.534 Z: 33.094
CIE Lab	L:71.916 a:17.496 b:17.109
CIE Luv	L:71.916 u:36.599 v:20.217
Decimal	14328978
Hunter Lab	65.981, 12.708, 16.448