Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink 2012-40

What are Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink undertones?

The undertone of Summer Sun Pink 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Summer Sun Pink 2012-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 8° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2012-40 Summer Sun Pink HSL code: 8, 98%, 77%

• 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 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.

How light temperature affects Summer Sun Pink

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:

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 Summer Sun Pink:

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

2012-40
Summer Sun Pink

• 003
  Pink Paradise

  

• 016
  Bermuda Pink

  

• 2013-50
  Salmon Peach

  

Darker shades

2012-40
Summer Sun Pink

• 2013-40
  Dusk Pink

  

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 Summer Sun Pink with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Benjamin Moore Serenity and Crisp Morning Air.

2012-40
Summer Sun Pink

• 2055-60
  Serenity

  

• 780
  Crisp Morning Air

  

• 2046-60
  Misty Teal

  

• 2055-10
  Teal

  

• 2060-70
  Tear Drop

  

• 2064-40
  Clearest Ocean Blue

  

• 790
  Bayberry Blue

  

LRV of Summer Sun Pink

Summer Sun Pink has an LRV of 44.63% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FE9989
RGB Decimal	254, 153, 137
RGB Percent	99.61%, 60.00%, 53.73%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 46.06% Value: 99.61%
HSL	hsl(8, 98, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.76 Yellow: 46.06 Key: 0.39
YIQ	Y: 181.375 I: 65.327 Q: 16.386
XYZ	X: 56.782 Y: 45.664 Z: 29.484
CIE Lab	L:73.327 a:36.078 b:24.621
CIE Luv	L:73.327 u:72.203 v:25.453
Decimal	16685449
Hunter Lab	67.575, 31.733, 21.434