2170-20

Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange

Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Tropical Orange paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2170-20. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Tropical Orange 2170-20
Color code:2170-20
Color name:Tropical Orange
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Tropical Orange reviews

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LRV of Tropical Orange

Tropical Orange 2170-20 has an LRV of 20.89% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 20.89% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#CB5E3D

RGB code:

203, 94, 61

Is Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

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

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Tropical Orange 2170-20 vs Fireball Orange 2170-10

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20 vs Benjamin Moore Fireball Orange 2170-10Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20
LRV: 20.89%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.89%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Tropical Orange 2170-20 vs Prairie Lily CC-98

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20 vs Benjamin Moore Prairie Lily CC-98Benjamin Moore Tropical Orange 2170-20
LRV: 20.89%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 20.59%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#CB5E3Dcopy color code
RGB Decimal203, 94, 61copy color code
RGB Percent79.61%, 36.86%, 23.92%copy color code
HSVHue: 14° Saturation: 69.95% Value: 79.61%copy color code
HSLhsl(14, 58, 52)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 53.69 Yellow: 69.95 Key: 20.39copy color code
YIQY: 122.829 I: 75.558 Q: 12.788copy color code
XYZX: 29.476 Y: 21.042 Z: 6.923copy color code
CIE LabL:52.996 a:41.043 b:39.133copy color code
CIE LuvL:52.996 u:85.71 v:33.943copy color code
Decimal13327933copy color code
Hunter lab45.872, 34.423, 23.162copy color code
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