Benjamin Moore Sharp Cheddar 2017-20

What are Benjamin Moore Sharp Cheddar undertones?

The undertone of Sharp Cheddar 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sharp Cheddar 2017-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2017-20 Sharp Cheddar HSL code: 32, 97%, 55%

• 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.
• 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 Sharp Cheddar

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 Sharp Cheddar:

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

2017-20
Sharp Cheddar

• 2016-20
  Citrus Orange

  

• 147
  Fruity Cocktail

  

• 2016-30
  Carrot Stick

  

• 154
  Mango Punch

  

• 2017-30
  Tangelo

  

Darker shades

2017-20
Sharp Cheddar

• 2017-10
  Orange Juice

  

• 2018-10
  Orange Sky

  

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 Sharp Cheddar with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Benjamin Moore Avalon Teal and Little Boy Blue.

2017-20
Sharp Cheddar

• CSP-645
  Avalon Teal

  

• 2061-60
  Little Boy Blue

  

• 2063-60
  Sapphireberry

  

• 2067-60
  Windmill Wings

  

• 780
  Crisp Morning Air

  

• 2064-40
  Clearest Ocean Blue

  

• 790
  Bayberry Blue

  

LRV of Sharp Cheddar

Sharp Cheddar has an LRV of 39.05% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FC931E
RGB Decimal	252, 147, 30
RGB Percent	98.82%, 57.65%, 11.76%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 88.1% Value: 98.82%
HSL	hsl(32, 97, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.67 Yellow: 88.1 Key: 1.18
YIQ	Y: 165.057 I: 100.167 Q: -14.199
XYZ	X: 50.817 Y: 41.662 Z: 6.593
CIE Lab	L:70.637 a:32.378 b:70.837
CIE Luv	L:70.637 u:86.696 v:64.98
Decimal	16552734
Hunter Lab	64.546, 27.577, 39.126