Benjamin Moore Abingdon Putty HC-99

What are Benjamin Moore Abingdon Putty undertones?

The undertone of Abingdon Putty can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Abingdon Putty HC-99 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 47° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-99 Abingdon Putty HSL code: 47, 31%, 77%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Abingdon Putty

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Abingdon Putty:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

HC-99
Abingdon Putty

• AF-65
  Fossil

  

• OC-45
  Swiss Coffee

  

• 966
  Natural Linen

  

• OC-142
  Sail Cloth

  

Darker shades

HC-99
Abingdon Putty

• CSP-1000
  Garden Stone

  

• 241
  Jonesboro Cream

  

• CW-445
  Burwell Green

  

• HC-90
  Crown Point Sand

  

• CW-25
  Williamsburg Stone

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Abingdon Putty with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

HC-99
Abingdon Putty

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Abingdon Putty

Abingdon Putty has an LRV of 59.99% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D6CEB1
RGB Decimal	214, 206, 177
RGB Percent	83.92%, 80.78%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 47° Saturation: 17.29% Value: 83.92%
HSL	hsl(47, 31, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.74 Yellow: 17.29 Key: 16.08
YIQ	Y: 205.086 I: 14.086 Q: -7.332
XYZ	X: 57.738 Y: 61.614 Z: 50.434
CIE Lab	L:82.708 a:-2.007 b:15.44
CIE Luv	L:82.708 u:6.403 v:22.566
Decimal	14077617
Hunter Lab	78.495, -6.068, 16.851