Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden 1531
| Official page: | Victorian Garden 1531 |
| Code: | 1531 |
| Name: | Victorian Garden |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden?
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore 1531 Victorian Garden. This soft and sophisticated green hue adds a touch of tranquility and charm to any room. Pair it with complementary shades like Benjamin Moore 2032-70 Mellowed Ivory for a classic look, or add a pop of contrast with Benjamin Moore OC-27 Balboa Mist. Embrace the warmth of nature by incorporating natural textures and soft furnishings to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that harmonizes beautifully with Victorian Garden. Let this versatile color inspire your next interior design project for a touch of refined luxury.
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What are Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden undertones?
The undertone of Victorian Garden can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A8A189
RGB code:
168, 161, 137
Is Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden 1531 cool or warm?
With a hue of 46° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1531 Victorian Garden HSL code: 46, 15%, 60%
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.
- 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 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Victorian Garden
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden:
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
1531
Victorian Garden
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 Victorian Garden with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.
LRV of Victorian Garden
Victorian Garden has an LRV of 35.15% 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 35.15%, 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 | #A8A189 | |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 161, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.88%, 63.14%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 18.45% Value: 65.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 15, 60) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 18.45 Key: 34.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 160.357 I: 11.884 Q: -5.988 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.408 Y: 35.621 Z: 28.776 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.23 a:-1.573 b:13.428 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.23 u:5.574 v:18.79 | |
| Decimal | 11051401 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.684, -4.53, 13.192 |
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