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Benjamin Moore Glowing Umber 182

Glowing Umber

Benjamin Moore

182

About Glowing Umber by Benjamin Moore

Glowing Umber 182 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 39% and hue near 35° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 38.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d59d4e

RGB: 213, 157, 78

Hue35°

Saturation62%

Lightness57%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Glowing Umber 182 a warm or cool color?
Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber?
Glowing Umber sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 35°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Glowing Umber?
Brightness is about 39%. Saturation is around 62%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 57%. Hue is close to 35°. The hex value is #d59d4e. The RGB value is 213, 157, 78.
Is Glowing Umber better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Glowing Umber has brightness around 39%. 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 Glowing Umber?
You can match Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber work best in a home?
Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber compare to a pure white paint?
Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Glowing Umber. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.