What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal undertone is #6E9486 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal?

RGB code is 110, 148, 134 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal CW-545

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal CW-545 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CW-545 Spotswood Teal is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal undertone color.

Official page:	Spotswood Teal CW-545
Code:	CW-545
Name:	Spotswood Teal
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal?

Step into a world of tranquility with Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal, code CW-545. This luscious hue effortlessly adds sophistication and depth to any space it graces. Perfect for creating a sense of calm in a cozy living room or a chic and moody atmosphere in a stylish home office. The rich and luxurious Spotswood Teal is equally striking in a modern bedroom, evoking a sense of elegance and serenity. Let CW-545 infuse your interiors with a touch of timeless beauty and understated glamour.

Spotswood Teal for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal undertones?

The undertone of Spotswood Teal can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#6E9486

RGB code:

110, 148, 134

Is Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal CW-545 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 158° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-545 Spotswood Teal HSL code: 158, 15%, 51%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 Spotswood Teal

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal:

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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Spotswood Teal

Darker shades

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Spotswood Teal

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 Spotswood Teal with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 338, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

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LRV of Spotswood Teal

Spotswood Teal has an LRV of 28.06% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 28.06%, 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	#6E9486
RGB Decimal	110, 148, 134
RGB Percent	43.14%, 58.04%, 52.55%
HSV	Hue: 158° Saturation: 25.68% Value: 58.04%
HSL	hsl(158, 15, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 25.68 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 9.46 Key: 41.96
YIQ	Y: 135.042 I: -18.145 Q: -12.395
XYZ	X: 21.322 Y: 26.215 Z: 26.484
CIE Lab	L:58.241 a:-16.196 b:3.156
CIE Luv	L:58.241 u:-19.076 v:7.015
Decimal	7246982
Hunter Lab	51.201, -15.268, 5.172