Benjamin Moore Warm Sienna 1203

Official page:Warm Sienna 1203
Code:1203
Name:Warm Sienna
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Warm Sienna?

Benjamin Moore 1203 Warm Sienna is a timeless hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This rich and inviting color creates a cozy ambiance, ideal for spaces where you want to unwind and relax. In a living room, Warm Sienna adds depth and character, complementing both contemporary and traditional decor styles. In a bedroom, this color promotes a sense of tranquility and comfort, perfect for creating a soothing retreat. Whether used in a study or a dining room, Benjamin Moore 1203 enhances the overall atmosphere with its earthy tones and versatile charm.

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What are Benjamin Moore Warm Sienna undertones?

Warm Sienna has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A5594E

RGB code:

165, 89, 78

Is Benjamin Moore Warm Sienna 1203 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 8° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

1203 Warm Sienna HSL code: 8, 36%, 48%

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.

How light temperature affects Warm Sienna

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Warm Sienna:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Warm Sienna with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Warm Sienna

Warm Sienna has an LRV of 16.81% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 16.81%, 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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HEX#A5594ECopy color code
RGB Decimal165, 89, 78Copy color code
RGB Percent64.71%, 34.90%, 30.59%Copy color code
HSVHue: 8° Saturation: 52.73% Value: 64.71%Copy color code
HSLhsl(8, 36, 48)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 46.06 Yellow: 52.73 Key: 35.29Copy color code
YIQY: 110.47 I: 48.823 Q: 12.654Copy color code
XYZX: 20.466 Y: 15.696 Z: 9.158Copy color code
CIE LabL:46.573 a:29.973 b:20.258Copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.573 u:55.121 v:18.263Copy color code
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Hunter Lab39.618, 22.876, 14.028Copy color code
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