Benjamin Moore San Carlos Tan 1207

What are Benjamin Moore San Carlos Tan undertones?

The undertone of San Carlos 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 San Carlos Tan 1207 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 23° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1207 San Carlos Tan HSL code: 23, 41%, 68%

• 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 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 San Carlos 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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore San Carlos 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

1207
San Carlos Tan

• AF-190
  Boudoir

  

• HC-58
  Chippendale Rosetone

  

• HC-55
  Winthrop Peach

  

• 1178
  Pale Petal

  

• 1165
  Milk Shake

  

Darker shades

1207
San Carlos Tan

• CW-210
  Galt Peach

  

• AF-225
  Firenze

  

• 1154
  Mountain Hideaway

  

• 1153
  Dearborn Tan

  

• CSP-1095
  Fire Glow

  

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 San Carlos Tan with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

1207
San Carlos Tan

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

LRV of San Carlos Tan

San Carlos Tan has an LRV of 41.81% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#CFA68D
RGB Decimal	207, 166, 141
RGB Percent	81.18%, 65.10%, 55.29%
HSV	Hue: 23° Saturation: 31.88% Value: 81.18%
HSL	hsl(23, 41, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.81 Yellow: 31.88 Key: 18.82
YIQ	Y: 175.409 I: 32.466 Q: 0.893
XYZ	X: 44.177 Y: 42.463 Z: 31.061
CIE Lab	L:71.189 a:11.492 b:18.667
CIE Luv	L:71.189 u:28.109 v:23.344
Decimal	13608589
Hunter Lab	65.164, 6.975, 17.353