Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet 1372

What are Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet undertones?

The undertone of Ultra Violet can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ultra Violet 1372 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 305° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1372 Ultra Violet HSL code: 305, 18%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Ultra Violet

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet:

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.

Darker shades

1372
Ultra Violet

• 2073-30
  Passion Plum

  

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 Ultra Violet with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 125, such as Benjamin Moore Silver Crest and Woodland Green.

1372
Ultra Violet

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• 452
  Norway Spruce

  

• HC-121
  Peale Green

  

• AF-485
  Crystalline

  

• OC-67
  Ice Mist

  

LRV of Ultra Violet

Ultra Violet has an LRV of 12.78% 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	#755172
RGB Decimal	117, 81, 114
RGB Percent	45.88%, 31.76%, 44.71%
HSV	Hue: 305° Saturation: 30.77% Value: 45.88%
HSL	hsl(305, 18, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.77 Yellow: 2.56 Key: 54.12
YIQ	Y: 95.526 I: 10.848 Q: 17.885
XYZ	X: 13.315 Y: 10.882 Z: 17.314
CIE Lab	L:39.381 a:20.969 b:-12.869
CIE Luv	L:39.381 u:18.053 v:-20.324
Decimal	7688562
Hunter Lab	32.988, 14.321, -8.027