Benjamin Moore Sonoma Clay 1242

What are Benjamin Moore Sonoma Clay undertones?

The undertone of Sonoma Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sonoma Clay 1242 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 12° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1242 Sonoma Clay HSL code: 12, 24%, 75%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Sonoma Clay

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sonoma Clay:

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

1242
Sonoma Clay

• AF-610
  Batik

  

• 1248
  Organdy

  

• 2110-50
  Gobi Desert

  

• 1247
  Bridal Rose

  

• 2098-60
  Wisp of Mauve

  

Darker shades

1242
Sonoma Clay

• 2101-50
  Allspice

  

• 2101-40
  Almond Beige

  

• 1182
  Drenched Sienna

  

• 2099-50
  Café Mocha

  

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 Sonoma Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1242
Sonoma Clay

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Sonoma Clay

Sonoma Clay has an LRV of 49.42% 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	#CFB7B1
RGB Decimal	207, 183, 177
RGB Percent	81.18%, 71.76%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 14.49% Value: 81.18%
HSL	hsl(12, 24, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.59 Yellow: 14.49 Key: 18.82
YIQ	Y: 189.492 I: 16.23 Q: 3.21
XYZ	X: 50.6 Y: 50.308 Z: 48.628
CIE Lab	L:76.258 a:7.573 b:6.189
CIE Luv	L:76.258 u:14.838 v:7.646
Decimal	13612977
Hunter Lab	70.928, 3.219, 9.001