Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace 2081-20
| Official page: | Sultan's Palace 2081-20 |
| Code: | 2081-20 |
| Name: | Sultan's Palace |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace?
Step into opulence with Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace 2081-20. This rich and regal hue adds a touch of luxury to any space it graces. Perfect for grand living rooms, elegant dining rooms, and sophisticated libraries, Sultan's Palace exudes warmth and sophistication. Enhance your home with this majestic color, creating a palace-like atmosphere that invites comfort and style. Let Sultan's Palace transform your interiors into a royal retreat.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace undertones?
The undertone of Sultan's Palace 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#AE4853
RGB code:
174, 72, 83
Is Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace 2081-20 cool or warm?
With a hue of 354° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2081-20 Sultan's Palace HSL code: 354, 41%, 48%
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.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
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 Sultan's Palace
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sultan's Palace:
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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Darker shades
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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 Sultan's Palace with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Benjamin Moore Jack Pine and Azores.
LRV of Sultan's Palace
Sultan's Palace has an LRV of 15.11% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.11%, 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 | #AE4853 | |
| RGB Decimal | 174, 72, 83 | |
| RGB Percent | 68.24%, 28.24%, 32.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 58.62% Value: 68.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 41, 48) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 58.62 Yellow: 52.3 Key: 31.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 103.752 I: 57.247 Q: 25.0 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.336 Y: 14.26 Z: 9.81 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.604 a:42.649 b:14.829 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.604 u:72.254 v:9.613 | |
| Decimal | 11421779 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.763, 34.766, 11.031 |
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