Benjamin Moore Tuscany 1208
| Official page: | Tuscany 1208 |
| Code: | 1208 |
| Name: | Tuscany |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Tuscany?
Benjamin Moore 1208 Tuscany is a warm and inviting hue reminiscent of the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy. This rich terracotta tone infuses any space with a sense of tradition and elegance. Perfect for a cozy living room, dining area, or kitchen, Tuscany creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages relaxation and socializing. Pair it with natural materials like wood and stone for a rustic yet sophisticated look. Let Benjamin Moore 1208 Tuscany transport you to a Mediterranean villa right in the heart of your home.
Tuscany for bedroom
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Tuscany for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore 1208 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 1208 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Benjamin Moore Tuscany reviews (9 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Tuscany undertones?
Tuscany has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BC8B6E
RGB code:
188, 139, 110
Is Benjamin Moore Tuscany 1208 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 22° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
1208 Tuscany HSL code: 22, 37%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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
Darker shades
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.
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?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 29.43%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
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 | |
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