Benjamin Moore Tuscany 1208

What are Benjamin Moore Tuscany undertones?

The undertone of Tuscany 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Tuscany 1208 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 22° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1208 Tuscany HSL code: 22, 37%, 58%

• 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.
• 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 Tuscany

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Tuscany:

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

1208
Tuscany

• 1179
  Soul Mate

  

• 1227
  Nutmeg

  

• AF-245
  Ipanema

  

• 1167
  Fox Hedge Tan

  

• HC-63
  Monticello Rose

  

Darker shades

1208
Tuscany

• 1217
  Suntan Bronze

  

• 1221
  Potters Clay

  

• 1218
  Copper Kettle

  

• 1222
  Lenape Trail

  

• 2163-20
  Pony 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 Tuscany with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1208
Tuscany

• 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 Tuscany

Tuscany has an LRV of 29.43% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BC8B6E
RGB Decimal	188, 139, 110
RGB Percent	73.73%, 54.51%, 43.14%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 41.49% Value: 73.73%
HSL	hsl(22, 37, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.06 Yellow: 41.49 Key: 26.27
YIQ	Y: 150.345 I: 38.518 Q: 1.341
XYZ	X: 32.787 Y: 30.284 Z: 18.866
CIE Lab	L:61.899 a:14.893 b:22.809
CIE Luv	L:61.899 u:34.92 v:26.566
Decimal	12356462
Hunter Lab	55.031, 10.044, 18.196