Benjamin Moore American Cheese 2019-40

Official page:American Cheese 2019-40
Code:2019-40
Name:American Cheese
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore American Cheese?

Step into a vibrant space painted in Benjamin Moore 2019-40 American Cheese, a warm and inviting hue that exudes energy and creativity. This bold color choice is perfect for adding a pop of personality to a modern living room, infusing the space with a sense of warmth and cheerfulness. In a home office, American Cheese can inspire focus and motivation, creating a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Pair this sunny shade with neutral decor and natural textures to balance its intensity, or use it as an accent color in a kitchen to bring a playful touch to the heart of the home. Benjamin Moore's American Cheese is a versatile and exciting choice for rooms where you want to inject a sense of fun and optimism.

What are Benjamin Moore American Cheese undertones?

The undertones of American Cheese can be accurately described as a Yellow and Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#FFD766

RGB code:

255, 215, 102

Is Benjamin Moore American Cheese 2019-40 cool or warm?

warm
Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 44° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2019-40 American Cheese HSL code: 44, 100%, 70%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • 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.
  • 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

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore American Cheese:

Monochromatic color scheme

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 decor, it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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.

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