Benjamin Moore Calming Cream OC-105
| Official page: | Calming Cream OC-105 |
| Code: | OC-105 |
| Name: | Calming Cream |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Calming Cream?
Benjamin Moore OC-105 Calming Cream radiates a serene warmth that can instantly transform any space into a peaceful sanctuary. This soft and inviting hue pairs beautifully with accents in deep blues like Benjamin Moore Hale Navy and warm earth tones like Benjamin Moore HC-45 Shaker Beige. To create a sophisticated contrast, consider incorporating touches of Benjamin Moore AF-15 Steam into your decor. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Calming Cream adds a touch of timeless elegance to any room.
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What are Benjamin Moore Calming Cream undertones?
Calming Cream 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:
#F5EED8
RGB code:
245, 238, 216
Is Benjamin Moore Calming Cream OC-105 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 46° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
OC-105 Calming Cream HSL code: 46, 59%, 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 Calming 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Calming 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
Darker shades
OC-105
Calming Cream
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 Calming Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore November Skies and Kensington Blue.
LRV of Calming Cream
Calming Cream has an LRV of 83.13% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
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 83.13%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F5EED8 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 245, 238, 216 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.08%, 93.33%, 84.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 11.84% Value: 96.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 59, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.86 Yellow: 11.84 Key: 3.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 237.585 I: 11.241 Q: -5.366 | |
| XYZ | X: 80.623 Y: 85.52 Z: 77.207 | |
| CIE Lab | L:94.107 a:-1.291 b:11.494 | |
| CIE Luv | L:94.107 u:5.314 v:17.383 | |
| Decimal | 16117464 | |
| Hunter Lab | 92.477, -6.216, 15.234 | |
Benjamin Moore OC-105 Calming Cream
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