Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480

What are Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak undertones?

The undertone of Velvet Cloak 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Velvet Cloak CSP-480 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 332° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-480 Velvet Cloak HSL code: 332, 15%, 19%

• 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 Velvet Cloak

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 Velvet Cloak:

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-480
Velvet Cloak

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

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 Velvet Cloak with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 152, such as Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley and Stratton Blue.

CSP-480
Velvet Cloak

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• HC-130
  Webster Green

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

LRV of Velvet Cloak

Velvet Cloak has an LRV of 4.72% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#382930
RGB Decimal	56, 41, 48
RGB Percent	21.96%, 16.08%, 18.82%
HSV	Hue: 332° Saturation: 26.79% Value: 21.96%
HSL	hsl(332, 15, 19)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.79 Yellow: 14.29 Key: 78.04
YIQ	Y: 46.283 I: 6.689 Q: 5.351
XYZ	X: 2.957 Y: 2.64 Z: 3.149
CIE Lab	L:18.541 a:8.378 b:-1.839
CIE Luv	L:18.541 u:7.137 v:-2.761
Decimal	3680560
Hunter Lab	16.248, 4.053, -0.118