Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate CSP-160

What are Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate undertones?

The undertones of Urban Sophisticate can be accurately described as a Yellow and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Urban Sophisticate CSP-160 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 44° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-160 Urban Sophisticate HSL code: 44, 17%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Urban Sophisticate

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate:

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

CSP-160
Urban Sophisticate

• 861
  Shale

  

• 1541
  London Fog

  

• 1534
  Rodeo

  

• CSP-370
  Picket Fence

  

• CW-710
  Bruton White

  

Darker shades

CSP-160
Urban Sophisticate

• HC-102
  Clarksville Gray

  

• 1518
  At Home with Nature

  

• AF-395
  Meditation

  

• CW-35
  Palace Tan

  

• HC-98
  Providence Olive

  

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 Urban Sophisticate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.

CSP-160
Urban Sophisticate

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

LRV of Urban Sophisticate

Urban Sophisticate has an LRV of 45.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BCB5A1
RGB Decimal	188, 181, 161
RGB Percent	73.73%, 70.98%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 14.36% Value: 73.73%
HSL	hsl(44, 17, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.72 Yellow: 14.36 Key: 26.27
YIQ	Y: 180.813 I: 10.598 Q: -4.743
XYZ	X: 43.695 Y: 46.313 Z: 40.346
CIE Lab	L:73.748 a:-0.952 b:11.087
CIE Luv	L:73.748 u:5.3 v:15.97
Decimal	12367265
Hunter Lab	68.054, -4.485, 12.487