Benjamin Moore Soul Mate 1179
| Official page: | Soul Mate 1179 |
| Code: | 1179 |
| Name: | Soul Mate |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Soul Mate?
Benjamin Moore 1179 Soul Mate is an enchanting shade that exudes warmth and tranquility in any space. This versatile color can effortlessly transform a living room into a cozy sanctuary or bring a touch of sophistication to a bedroom. The soft grey hue of Soul Mate creates a serene atmosphere, making it ideal for a relaxing reading nook or a tranquil meditation room. Whether paired with neutrals for a minimalist aesthetic or with bold accents for a vibrant look, Soul Mate brings a sense of harmony and elegance to any room it graces. Let Benjamin Moore 1179 infuse your home with serenity and style.
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What are Benjamin Moore Soul Mate undertones?
The undertone of Soul Mate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#CFAEA0
RGB code:
207, 174, 160
Is Benjamin Moore Soul Mate 1179 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 18° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1179 Soul Mate HSL code: 18, 33%, 72%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- 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.
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.
How light temperature affects Soul Mate
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Soul Mate:
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
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Soul Mate
Darker shades
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 Soul Mate with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Soul Mate
Soul Mate has an LRV of 44.57% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 44.57%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CFAEA0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 207, 174, 160 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.18%, 68.24%, 62.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 18° Saturation: 22.71% Value: 81.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 33, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.94 Yellow: 22.71 Key: 18.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 182.271 I: 24.164 Q: 2.624 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.213 Y: 46.077 Z: 39.655 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.596 a:9.796 b:11.649 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.596 u:21.468 v:14.701 | |
| Decimal | 13610656 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.88, 5.363, 12.879 | |
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