2859

Jotun Whispering Red

Jotun Whispering Red 2859 paint color review

Color code:2859
Color name:Whispering Red
Brand:Jotun

NCS Code: 4436-Y81R

Whispering Red for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Whispering Red for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Jotun Whispering Red reviews

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Whispering Red

Whispering Red 2859 has an LRV of 16.06% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 16.06% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Jotun Whispering Red undertones?

Red is Jotun Whispering Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#985F56

RGB code:

152, 95, 86

Is Jotun Whispering Red 2859 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 8° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2859 Whispering Red HSL code: 8, 28%, 47%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Jotun Whispering Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Jotun 2859 Whispering Red

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Whispering Red 2859 vs Grounded Red 20144

Jotun Whispering Red 2859 vs Jotun Grounded Red 20144Open Whispering Red 2859
LRV: 16.06%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 17.48%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Whispering Red 2859 vs Lively Red 20143

Jotun Whispering Red 2859 vs Jotun Lively Red 20143Open Whispering Red 2859
LRV: 16.06%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 22.1%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#985f56copy color code
RGB Decimal152, 95, 86copy color code
RGB Percent59.61%, 37.25%, 33.73%copy color code
HSVHue: 8° Saturation: 43.42% Value: 59.61%copy color code
HSLhsl(8, 28, 47)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.5 Yellow: 43.42 Key: 40.39copy color code
YIQY: 111.017 I: 36.858 Q: 9.257copy color code
XYZX: 18.722 Y: 15.533 Z: 10.814copy color code
CIE LabL:46.356 a:22.142 b:14.891copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.356 u:39.589 v:14.243copy color code
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Hunter lab39.412, 15.82, 11.321copy color code
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