Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse 046
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- Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse reviews (23 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse undertones?
- Is Salmon Mousse 046 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Salmon Mousse
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Salmon Mousse 046
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Salmon Mousse 046 |
| Code: | 046 |
| Name: | Salmon Mousse |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse?
Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse 046 is a muted, light-to-medium salmon pink with a warm, softly earthy cast. Its #DAA492 color value gives it more depth than a pale blush, while the restrained saturation keeps it from reading overly sweet. In bright daylight, this shade can appear gently peachy, while lower or warmer light may bring out its dustier rose-brown side. It suits bedroom walls, powder rooms, or a dining area where a warm color can add presence without becoming dominant. Pair Salmon Mousse with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, natural oak, aged brass, or deep olive accents for a grounded contrast.
Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse reviews (23 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse undertones?
Salmon Mousse is a mid-light, soft brick red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
218, 164, 146
Is Benjamin Moore Salmon Mousse cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 15° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.
046 Salmon Mousse HSL code: 15, 49%, 71%
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 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in 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
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.
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?
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 42.34%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
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