Benjamin Moore Shy Cherry 2007-20

What are Benjamin Moore Shy Cherry undertones?

The undertone of Shy Cherry 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Shy Cherry 2007-20 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.

2007-20 Shy Cherry HSL code: 5, 51%, 45%

• 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.
• 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 Shy Cherry

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 Shy Cherry:

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

2007-20
Shy Cherry

• 1308
  Red Parrot

  

• 2089-30
  Pink Mix

  

• 2007-30
  Rhubarb

  

• CW-335
  King's Red

  

• AF-280
  Salsa Dancing

  

Darker shades

2007-20
Shy Cherry

• 2006-20
  Sangria

  

• HC-184
  Cottage Red

  

• CW-250
  Carriage Red

  

• HC-183
  Country Redwood

  

• 2004-10
  Deep Rose

  

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 Shy Cherry with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green and Mediterranean Teal.

2007-20
Shy Cherry

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

• 2123-10
  Mediterranean Teal

  

• 868
  Mountain Mist

  

• 2123-20
  Caribbean Teal

  

• 2122-40
  Smoke

  

• CSP-670
  Silken Blue

  

• 875
  Blue Veil

  

LRV of Shy Cherry

Shy Cherry has an LRV of 13.68% 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	#AE4138
RGB Decimal	174, 65, 56
RGB Percent	68.24%, 25.49%, 21.96%
HSV	Hue: 5° Saturation: 67.82% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(5, 51, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 62.64 Yellow: 67.82 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 96.565 I: 67.845 Q: 20.257
XYZ	X: 20.061 Y: 13.067 Z: 5.206
CIE Lab	L:42.865 a:43.972 b:28.9
CIE Luv	L:42.865 u:82.755 v:21.88
Decimal	11419960
Hunter Lab	36.149, 35.801, 16.765