Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream OC-123

What are Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream undertones?

The undertone of Bavarian Cream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bavarian Cream OC-123 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-123 Bavarian Cream HSL code: 60, 50%, 94%

• 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

How light temperature affects Bavarian Cream

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 Bavarian Cream:

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

OC-123
Bavarian Cream

• AF-20
  Mascarpone

  

Darker shades

OC-123
Bavarian Cream

• OC-115
  Cream Silk

  

• 2146-50
  Rainforest Dew

  

• CSP-845
  Lime Sherbet

  

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 Bavarian Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

OC-123
Bavarian Cream

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Bavarian Cream

Bavarian Cream has an LRV of 88.88% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F7F7E7
RGB Decimal	247, 247, 231
RGB Percent	96.86%, 96.86%, 90.59%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 6.48% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(60, 50, 94)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.48 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 245.176 I: 5.142 Q: -4.979
XYZ	X: 86.039 Y: 92.066 Z: 88.817
CIE Lab	L:96.847 a:-2.732 b:7.693
CIE Luv	L:96.847 u:0.876 v:12.159
Decimal	16250855
Hunter Lab	95.951, -7.853, 12.283