Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile 2090-30

What are Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile undertones?

The undertone of Terra Cotta Tile 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Terra Cotta Tile 2090-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

2090-30 Terra Cotta Tile HSL code: 8, 44%, 44%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Terra Cotta Tile

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Terra Cotta Tile:

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

2090-30
Terra Cotta Tile

• 1293
  Badlands

  

• 1202
  Baked Terra Cotta

  

• AF-285
  Moroccan Spice

  

• 2173-40
  Antique Rose

  

• 035
  Baked Clay

  

Darker shades

2090-30
Terra Cotta Tile

• 2084-10
  Brick Red

  

• 2172-30
  Mexicana

  

• 2088-30
  Strawberry Field

  

• 2005-10
  Red Rock

  

• 2091-20
  Rustic Brick

  

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 Terra Cotta Tile with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2090-30
Terra Cotta Tile

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Terra Cotta Tile

Terra Cotta Tile has an LRV of 14.14% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A14C3E
RGB Decimal	161, 76, 62
RGB Percent	63.14%, 29.80%, 24.31%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 61.49% Value: 63.14%
HSL	hsl(8, 44, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 52.8 Yellow: 61.49 Key: 36.86
YIQ	Y: 99.819 I: 55.15 Q: 13.624
XYZ	X: 18.153 Y: 13.096 Z: 6.128
CIE Lab	L:42.907 a:34.034 b:24.92
CIE Luv	L:42.907 u:63.498 v:20.955
Decimal	10570814
Hunter Lab	36.188, 26.213, 15.292