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Benjamin Moore Cool Lava 2088-50

Cool Lava

Benjamin Moore

2088-50

About Cool Lava by Benjamin Moore

Cool Lava 2088-50 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 40% and hue near 6° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 39.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d99992

RGB: 217, 153, 146

Hue6°

Saturation48%

Lightness71%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Cool Lava from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Cool Lava

Benjamin Moore

2088-50

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cool Lava looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cool Lava 2088-50 a warm or cool color?
Cool Lava by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cool Lava?
Cool Lava sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 6°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cool Lava?
Brightness is about 40%. Saturation is around 48%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 71%. Hue is close to 6°. The hex value is #d99992. The RGB value is 217, 153, 146.
Is Cool Lava better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cool Lava has brightness around 40%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Cool Lava?
You can match Cool Lava with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cool Lava work best in a home?
Cool Lava works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Cool Lava compare to a pure white paint?
Cool Lava is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Cool Lava in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cool Lava

Benjamin Moore

2088-50

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Cool Lava in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Cool Lava

Benjamin Moore

2088-50

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cool Lava. They add contrast without clashing.

Cool Lava

Benjamin Moore

2088-50

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