Benjamin Moore Candy Stripe 2079-70

What are Benjamin Moore Candy Stripe undertones?

The undertone of Candy Stripe can be accurately described as a 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Candy Stripe 2079-70 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 335° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2079-70 Candy Stripe HSL code: 335, 71%, 93%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Candy Stripe

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Candy Stripe:

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

2079-70
Candy Stripe

• 2086-70
  50's Pink

  

Darker shades

2079-70
Candy Stripe

• 2079-50
  Rhododendron

  

• 1345
  Bermuda Breeze

  

• 2079-60
  Pink Cherub

  

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 Candy Stripe with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 155, such as Benjamin Moore Lakeshore Green and Leisure Green.

2079-70
Candy Stripe

• 848
  Lakeshore Green

  

• 2035-60
  Leisure Green

  

• 617
  Lido Green

  

• 587
  Scotch Plains Green

  

• 601
  Juniper Green

  

• 619
  Copper Patina

  

• 620
  Key Largo Green

  

LRV of Candy Stripe

Candy Stripe has an LRV of 77.09% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FAE2EC
RGB Decimal	250, 226, 236
RGB Percent	98.04%, 88.63%, 92.55%
HSV	Hue: 335° Saturation: 9.6% Value: 98.04%
HSL	hsl(335, 71, 93)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.6 Yellow: 5.6 Key: 1.96
YIQ	Y: 234.316 I: 11.088 Q: 8.189
XYZ	X: 81.758 Y: 80.774 Z: 90.618
CIE Lab	L:92.031 a:9.868 b:-1.865
CIE Luv	L:92.031 u:13.276 v:-4.651
Decimal	16442092
Hunter Lab	89.874, 5.1, 3.131