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Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown

Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Seminole Brown paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1183. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Seminole Brown 1183
Color code:1183
Color name:Seminole Brown
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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LRV of Seminole Brown

Seminole Brown 1183 has an LRV of 15.07% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 15.07% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#8D5D50

RGB code:

141, 93, 80

Is Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 13° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1183 Seminole Brown HSL code: 13, 28%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Seminole Brown 1183 vs Cattail CSP-295

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183 vs Benjamin Moore Cattail CSP-295Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183
LRV: 15.07%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 15.9%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Seminole Brown 1183 vs Amaretto CSP-325

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183 vs Benjamin Moore Amaretto CSP-325Benjamin Moore Seminole Brown 1183
LRV: 15.07%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 16.42%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#8D5D50copy color code
RGB Decimal141, 93, 80copy color code
RGB Percent55.29%, 36.47%, 31.37%copy color code
HSVHue: 13° Saturation: 43.26% Value: 55.29%copy color code
HSLhsl(13, 28, 43)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.04 Yellow: 43.26 Key: 44.71copy color code
YIQY: 105.87 I: 32.781 Q: 6.108copy color code
XYZX: 16.347 Y: 14.072 Z: 9.442copy color code
CIE LabL:44.336 a:17.993 b:15.501copy color code
CIE LuvL:44.336 u:33.335 v:15.479copy color code
Decimal9264464copy color code
Hunter lab37.512, 12.141, 11.335copy color code
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