Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory / Deep in Thought / AF-30 / OC-133

Official page:Ancient Ivory OC-133
Code:OC-133
Name:Ancient Ivory
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory?

Transform your space with the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore OC-133 Ancient Ivory. This soft, warm beige with a hint of grey undertone creates a soothing and inviting atmosphere in any room. Pair Ancient Ivory with Benjamin Moore HC-166 Kendall Charcoal for a striking contrast, or with Benjamin Moore HC-81 Manchester Tan for a harmonious and classic combination. This versatile color complements a range of interior styles from modern farmhouse to traditional. Elevate your space with the understated beauty of Benjamin Moore OC-133 Ancient Ivory.

Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory reviews (3 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Benjamin Moore OC-133 hallway color
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Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory hallway color
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What are Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory undertones?

Ancient Ivory has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#EEECDB

RGB code:

238, 236, 219

Is Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory OC-133 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 54°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

OC-133 Ancient Ivory HSL code: 54, 36%, 90%

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.

How light temperature affects Ancient Ivory

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ancient Ivory:

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 décor it may become monotonous.

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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. For the color Ancient Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 234, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

LRV of Ancient Ivory

Ancient Ivory has an LRV of 80.45% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 80.45%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#EEECDBCopy color code
RGB Decimal238, 236, 219Copy color code
RGB Percent93.33%, 92.55%, 85.88%Copy color code
HSVHue: 54° Saturation: 7.98% Value: 93.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(54, 36, 90)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.84 Yellow: 7.98 Key: 6.67Copy color code
YIQY: 234.66 I: 6.655 Q: -4.867Copy color code
XYZX: 78.039 Y: 83.283 Z: 78.963Copy color code
CIE LabL:93.138 a:-2.227 b:8.482Copy color code
CIE LuvL:93.138 u:2.09 v:13.15Copy color code
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Hunter Lab91.26, -7.063, 12.581Copy color code
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