Benjamin Moore Salsa 2009-20

What are Benjamin Moore Salsa undertones?

The undertone of Salsa 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Salsa 2009-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 5° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2009-20 Salsa HSL code: 5, 70%, 54%

• 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.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Salsa

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 Salsa:

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

2009-20
Salsa

• 2002-20
  Bull's Eye Red

  

• 014
  Soft Glow

  

• CW-300
  Tucker Orange

  

• 2171-40
  Passion Fruit

  

• 1305
  Bird of Paradise

  

Darker shades

2009-20
Salsa

• 2010-10
  Tomato Red

  

• 2009-10
  Redstone

  

• 2011-10
  Orange

  

• 2002-10
  Vermilion

  

• 2012-10
  Tawny Day Lily

  

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 Salsa with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue and Captivating Teal.

2009-20
Salsa

• 2040-50
  Hazy Blue

  

• 649
  Captivating Teal

  

• 2051-60
  Bird's Egg

  

• 2053-40
  Blue Lake

  

• 1653
  Glacier Blue

  

• 1654
  Ashwood Gray

  

• 1655
  Blue Bay Marina

  

LRV of Salsa

Salsa has an LRV of 19.02% 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	#DC4739
RGB Decimal	220, 71, 57
RGB Percent	86.27%, 27.84%, 22.35%
HSV	Hue: 5° Saturation: 74.09% Value: 86.27%
HSL	hsl(5, 70, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 67.73 Yellow: 74.09 Key: 13.73
YIQ	Y: 113.955 I: 93.288 Q: 27.162
XYZ	X: 32.51 Y: 20.022 Z: 6.023
CIE Lab	L:51.862 a:57.165 b:40.801
CIE Luv	L:51.862 u:116.464 v:30.463
Decimal	14436153
Hunter Lab	44.746, 51.383, 23.342