Benjamin Moore Terra Mauve 105

What are Benjamin Moore Terra Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Terra Mauve 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mauve 105 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 21° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

105 Terra Mauve HSL code: 21, 42%, 43%

• 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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Mauve

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 Mauve:

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

105
Terra Mauve

• 1217
  Suntan Bronze

  

• CSP-1135
  Coral Bells

  

• 056
  Montana Agate

  

• AF-225
  Firenze

  

• CSP-1095
  Fire Glow

  

Darker shades

105
Terra Mauve

• AF-235
  Warmed Cognac

  

• AF-240
  Satchel

  

• 2093-10
  Cimarron

  

• CW-265
  Charlton Brown

  

• CSP-330
  Fallen Leaf

  

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 Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

105
Terra Mauve

• 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 Mauve

Terra Mauve has an LRV of 15.67% 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	#9C6040
RGB Decimal	156, 96, 64
RGB Percent	61.18%, 37.65%, 25.10%
HSV	Hue: 21° Saturation: 58.97% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(21, 42, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 38.46 Yellow: 58.97 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 110.292 I: 46.037 Q: 2.734
XYZ	X: 18.82 Y: 15.806 Z: 6.909
CIE Lab	L:46.718 a:21.088 b:28.365
CIE Luv	L:46.718 u:45.119 v:27.871
Decimal	10248256
Hunter Lab	39.756, 14.925, 17.526