Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240

What are Benjamin Moore Walnut undertones?

The undertone of Walnut 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Walnut CW-240 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 14° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-240 Walnut HSL code: 14, 24%, 45%

• 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.
• 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 Walnut

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Walnut:

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

CW-240
Walnut

• 2103-40
  Hickory Stick

  

• 2110-40
  Seaside Sand

  

• 2097-40
  Santa Fe Tan

  

• 1235
  Fox Hollow Brown

  

• 2104-40
  New England Brown

  

Darker shades

CW-240
Walnut

• 2113-10
  Chocolate Sundae

  

• 2113-20
  Pine Cone Brown

  

• 2098-30
  Dark Nut Brown

  

• 2101-30
  Warm Brownie

  

• 2097-30
  Hedgehog Brown

  

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 Walnut with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CW-240
Walnut

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Walnut

Walnut has an LRV of 17.55% 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	#906558
RGB Decimal	144, 101, 88
RGB Percent	56.47%, 39.61%, 34.51%
HSV	Hue: 14° Saturation: 38.89% Value: 56.47%
HSL	hsl(14, 24, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.86 Yellow: 38.89 Key: 43.53
YIQ	Y: 112.375 I: 29.801 Q: 5.05
XYZ	X: 17.917 Y: 15.942 Z: 11.363
CIE Lab	L:46.899 a:15.575 b:14.284
CIE Luv	L:46.899 u:29.462 v:14.928
Decimal	9463128
Hunter Lab	39.928, 10.226, 11.076