Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers 1214
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- Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers reviews (23 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers undertones?
- Is Careless Whispers 1214 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Careless Whispers
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Careless Whispers 1214
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Careless Whispers 1214 |
| Code: | 1214 |
| Name: | Careless Whispers |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers?
Benjamin Moore #1214 Careless Whispers is a sophisticated and calming hue that effortlessly adds a touch of elegance to any space. This soft and subtle gray with a hint of blue undertones pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a timeless look. Additionally, it complements wooden accents such as oak or walnut, enhancing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Incorporating accents in muted blush pink or dusty lavender can further enhance the serene and peaceful ambiance of a room painted in Benjamin Moore #1214 Careless Whispers. Elevate your interior design with this versatile color that exudes tranquility and refinement.
LRV of Careless Whispers
Careless Whispers has an LRV of 58.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 58.72%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E8C6B0 |
| RGB Decimal | 232, 198, 176 |
| RGB Percent | 90.98%, 77.65%, 69.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 24° Saturation: 24.14% Value: 90.98% |
| HSL | hsl(24, 55, 80) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.66 Yellow: 24.14 Key: 9.02 |
| YIQ | Y: 205.658 I: 27.33 Q: 0.346 |
| XYZ | X: 61.309 Y: 60.681 Z: 49.546 |
| CIE Lab | L:82.207 a:8.71 b:15.491 |
| CIE Luv | L:82.207 u:22.539 v:20.528 |
| Decimal | 15255216 |
| Hunter Lab | 77.898, 4.166, 16.818 |























