Benjamin Moore Startling Orange 2016-10
| Official page: | Startling Orange 2016-10 |
| Code: | 2016-10 |
| Name: | Startling Orange |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Startling Orange?
Step into a room painted in Benjamin Moore 2016-10 Startling Orange and feel the vibrancy come to life. This bold and invigorating color injects energy into any space, from a lively kitchen to an eclectic living room. Embrace the warmth of 2016-10 with its glowing sunset hues, perfect for a creative home office or a cozy reading nook. Let 2016-10 infuse your bedroom or dining area with a touch of modern elegance and sophistication. Wherever you choose to use it, Benjamin Moore's Startling Orange is sure to make a bold statement and elevate your home's aesthetic.
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What are Benjamin Moore Startling Orange undertones?
The undertone of Startling Orange 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#F47C1B
RGB code:
244, 124, 27
Is Benjamin Moore Startling Orange 2016-10 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 27° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2016-10 Startling Orange HSL code: 27, 91%, 53%
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 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.
- 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 Startling Orange
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Startling Orange:
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
2016-10
Startling Orange
Darker shades
2016-10
Startling Orange
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 Startling Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Benjamin Moore Galápagos Turquoise and Atlantis Blue.
LRV of Startling Orange
Startling Orange has an LRV of 32.31% 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 32.31%, 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 | #F47C1B |  |
| RGB Decimal | 244, 124, 27 | |
| RGB Percent | 95.69%, 48.63%, 10.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 27° Saturation: 88.93% Value: 95.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 91, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 49.18 Yellow: 88.93 Key: 4.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 148.822 I: 102.678 Q: -4.802 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.718 Y: 33.733 Z: 5.193 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.75 a:40.821 b:66.695 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.75 u:99.348 v:57.052 | |
| Decimal | 16022555 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.08, 35.793, 35.355 | |
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