Benjamin Moore Castleton Mist HC-1

What are Benjamin Moore Castleton Mist undertones?

The undertone of Castleton Mist 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Castleton Mist HC-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 53° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-1 Castleton Mist HSL code: 53, 44%, 74%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Castleton Mist

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Castleton Mist:

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

HC-1
Castleton Mist

• OC-33
  Opaline

  

• OC-36
  Niveous

  

• 2149-50
  Mellowed Ivory

  

• 381
  Sesame

  

• 263
  Spring Morning

  

Darker shades

HC-1
Castleton Mist

• CSP-880
  Morning Walk

  

• 2146-40
  Pale Avocado

  

• 391
  Sweet Vibrations

  

• CSP-885
  Turkish Bay Leaf

  

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 Castleton Mist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

HC-1
Castleton Mist

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Castleton Mist

Castleton Mist has an LRV of 61.44% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DAD3A1
RGB Decimal	218, 211, 161
RGB Percent	85.49%, 82.75%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 53° Saturation: 26.15% Value: 85.49%
HSL	hsl(53, 44, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.21 Yellow: 26.15 Key: 14.51
YIQ	Y: 207.393 I: 20.239 Q: -14.079
XYZ	X: 58.64 Y: 64.068 Z: 42.986
CIE Lab	L:84.001 a:-5.387 b:25.698
CIE Luv	L:84.001 u:6.957 v:36.767
Decimal	14341025
Hunter Lab	80.043, -9.303, 24.189