Benjamin Moore Spice Gold 1040
| Official page: | Spice Gold 1040 |
| Code: | 1040 |
| Name: | Spice Gold |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Spice Gold?
Step into a world of warmth and opulence with Benjamin Moore 1040 Spice Gold. This rich and luxurious hue infuses any space with a sense of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for adding a touch of glamour to a living room, dining area, or study, the deep tones of Spice Gold create an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Pair it with rich, dark woods and plush textiles for a look that is both timeless and chic. Let Benjamin Moore 1040 Spice Gold transform your home into a sanctuary of style and comfort.
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What are Benjamin Moore Spice Gold undertones?
Spice Gold has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BCA47E
RGB code:
188, 164, 126
Is Benjamin Moore Spice Gold 1040 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
1040 Spice Gold HSL code: 37, 32%, 62%
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.
How light temperature affects Spice Gold
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Spice Gold:
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
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 Spice Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Spice Gold
Spice Gold has an LRV of 38.01% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 38.01%, 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 | #BCA47E |  |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 164, 126 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.73%, 64.31%, 49.41% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 32.98% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 32, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.77 Yellow: 32.98 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 166.844 I: 26.513 Q: -6.749 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.781 Y: 38.75 Z: 25.222 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.57 a:3.107 b:22.98 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.57 u:17.558 v:30.023 | |
| Decimal | 12362878 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.25, -0.601, 19.551 | |
Benjamin Moore 1040 Spice Gold
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