Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209

What are Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan undertones?

The undertone of Toasted Pecan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Toasted Pecan 1209 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 18° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1209 Toasted Pecan HSL code: 18, 30%, 49%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Toasted Pecan

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 Toasted Pecan:

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

1209
Toasted Pecan

• 1182
  Drenched Sienna

  

• 1161
  Birchwood

  

• 1229
  Fox Run

  

• 1223
  Brentwood

  

• 1181
  Foxy Brown

  

Darker shades

1209
Toasted Pecan

• 2105-10
  Forest Brown

  

• 2095-20
  Antler Brown

  

• 2095-10
  Adirondack Brown

  

• 2099-20
  Cupcake

  

• 2100-20
  Leather Saddle Brown

  

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 Toasted Pecan with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1209
Toasted Pecan

• 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 Toasted Pecan

Toasted Pecan has an LRV of 19.87% 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	#A26E57
RGB Decimal	162, 110, 87
RGB Percent	63.53%, 43.14%, 34.12%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 46.3% Value: 63.53%
HSL	hsl(18, 30, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.1 Yellow: 46.3 Key: 36.47
YIQ	Y: 122.926 I: 38.378 Q: 3.842
XYZ	X: 22.197 Y: 19.523 Z: 11.613
CIE Lab	L:51.294 a:17.852 b:21.175
CIE Luv	L:51.294 u:37.295 v:22.573
Decimal	10645079
Hunter Lab	44.185, 12.351, 15.346