Firenze

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

Explore the boundaries of neutral with a welcoming terracotta orange, such as Benjamin Moore’s Firenze: a saturated, brick-like tan that floods any neutral space with warmth. Or, treat it as an accent color to draw the attention back to your terracotta-potted #plant babies.

havenly.com

I used what I had learned to incorporate a terra cotta wall color that coordinates really nicely with the [maple or oak] cabinets.

mariakillam.com

... a muted orange — green’s complementary color ...

burnettpainting.com

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This color would work great in social spaces of the house, such as the kitchen, living room, or dining room. It could also bring beachy warmth to a bathroom. You could use it for a bedroom but it might be a little stimulating for a room intended for sleep.

Where could you expect to see it?

This would be a gorgeous shade for a plant store to bring contrast to the greens of plants. It would make a stunning wall color for a plant-filled sunroom as well.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

This shade will bring a touch of classicism and old world charm, so don’t pick it if you’re looking for something coolly modern.

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What's the LRV?

22.56. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other deep shades, Firenze has a fairly low LRV, meaning it reflects a fairly small amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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