Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan 228

What are Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan undertones?

The undertone of Shakespeare 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Shakespeare Tan 228 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

228 Shakespeare Tan HSL code: 43, 37%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Shakespeare 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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shakespeare 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

228
Shakespeare Tan

• 513
  Limestone

  

• CSP-250
  Dulce de Leche

  

• CSP-1015
  Candle Glow

  

• 233
  Cream Fleece

  

• CSP-275
  Bare Essence

  

Darker shades

228
Shakespeare Tan

• 266
  Egyptian Sand

  

• 258
  Acorn Squash

  

• 272
  Avant Garde

  

• 250
  Porter Ridge Tan

  

• HC-22
  Blair Gold

  

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 Shakespeare Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

228
Shakespeare Tan

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

LRV of Shakespeare Tan

Shakespeare Tan has an LRV of 47.41% 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	#CAB88C
RGB Decimal	202, 184, 140
RGB Percent	79.22%, 72.16%, 54.90%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 30.69% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(43, 37, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.91 Yellow: 30.69 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 184.366 I: 24.865 Q: -9.885
XYZ	X: 46.231 Y: 48.732 Z: 31.775
CIE Lab	L:75.285 a:-0.247 b:24.728
CIE Luv	L:75.285 u:13.799 v:33.592
Decimal	13285516
Hunter Lab	69.809, -3.952, 21.879