Benjamin Moore Terrapin Green 2145-20

What are Benjamin Moore Terrapin Green undertones?

The undertone of Terrapin Green can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Terrapin Green 2145-20 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 61° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2145-20 Terrapin Green HSL code: 61, 27%, 43%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Terrapin Green

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Terrapin Green:

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

2145-20
Terrapin Green

• 531
  Ponderosa Pine

  

• 2145-30
  Brookside Moss

  

• 532
  Winding Vines

  

• 530
  Medieval Times

  

Darker shades

2145-20
Terrapin Green

• CW-475
  Palmer Green

  

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 Terrapin Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 241, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Blue Gaspe.

2145-20
Terrapin Green

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

• 1409
  Violet Dusk

  

LRV of Terrapin Green

Terrapin Green has an LRV of 25.24% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8B8C50
RGB Decimal	139, 140, 80
RGB Percent	54.51%, 54.90%, 31.37%
HSV	Hue: 61° Saturation: 42.86% Value: 54.9%
HSL	hsl(61, 27, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.71 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 42.86 Key: 45.1
YIQ	Y: 132.861 I: 18.685 Q: -18.884
XYZ	X: 21.474 Y: 24.825 Z: 11.248
CIE Lab	L:56.904 a:-9.716 b:31.855
CIE Luv	L:56.904 u:2.25 v:40.082
Decimal	9145424
Hunter Lab	49.825, -10.262, 21.493