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Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Dark Salmon

Benjamin Moore · 2009-30

The Analysis

Dark Salmon is a saturated, mid-tone color that pulls a room inward, making large spaces feel more intimate and cozy. With an LRV of 24.89, it absorbs a significant amount of light, so it will darken a space rather than brighten it.

Due to its intensity, this color works best as a bold accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or study. It is too dominant to serve as a neutral backdrop for an entire home.

LRV 25

History & Origin

This shade leans into a bold, mid-century modern aesthetic, reminiscent of the vibrant color palettes popular in the 1950s and 60s. It avoids the muted, dusty look of traditional heritage palettes.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones or matte black metal hardware to ground the intensity of the color. Use it in a south-facing room to balance the warm, natural sunlight that will prevent the red undertones from looking too muddy.

The Mood

This is an energizing, high-stimulation color that promotes conversation and activity. It is best used in rooms where you want to feel active and social rather than spaces intended for quiet relaxation.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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