Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20

What are Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange undertones?

The undertone of Tropical Orange 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Tropical Orange 2170-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 14° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2170-20 Tropical Orange HSL code: 14, 58%, 52%

• 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 Tropical Orange

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 Tropical Orange:

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

2170-20
Tropical Orange

• CW-295
  Hale Orange

  

• 2175-40
  Adobe Dust

  

• 033
  Golden Gate

  

• 028
  Rich Coral

  

• 098
  Bryce Canyon

  

Darker shades

2170-20
Tropical Orange

• 2170-10
  Fireball Orange

  

• CW-320
  Dragons Blood

  

• 2169-10
  Racing Orange

  

• 2168-10
  Fall Harvest

  

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 Tropical Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Benjamin Moore Ocean Air and Everard Blue.

2170-20
Tropical Orange

• 2123-50
  Ocean Air

  

• CW-575
  Everard Blue

  

• 720
  Bella Blue

  

• 1643
  Franklin Lakes

  

• 1648
  Slate Blue

  

• AF-575
  Instinct

  

• HC-155
  Newburyport Blue

  

LRV of Tropical Orange

Tropical Orange has an LRV of 20.89% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CB5E3D
RGB Decimal	203, 94, 61
RGB Percent	79.61%, 36.86%, 23.92%
HSV	Hue: 14° Saturation: 69.95% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(14, 58, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 53.69 Yellow: 69.95 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 122.829 I: 75.558 Q: 12.788
XYZ	X: 29.476 Y: 21.042 Z: 6.923
CIE Lab	L:52.996 a:41.043 b:39.133
CIE Luv	L:52.996 u:85.71 v:33.943
Decimal	13327933
Hunter Lab	45.872, 34.423, 23.162