Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains 706

Official page:Cedar Mountains 706
Code:706
Name:Cedar Mountains
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains?

Benjamin Moore 706 Cedar Mountains paint exudes a warm yet calming aura, reminiscent of a serene forest setting. This color pairs effortlessly with deep greens and earthy browns, creating a harmonious and grounding atmosphere in any space. Whether used on accent walls or as a backdrop for natural textures and materials, Cedar Mountains adds a touch of organic sophistication to interiors. Complementing this shade with crisp whites or soft neutrals accentuates its depth and richness, resulting in a timeless and inviting aesthetic.

Benjamin Moore 706 on kitchen cabinets (6 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Cedar Mountains for exterior (2 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Cedar Mountains exterior color
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Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains reviews (6 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains undertones?

Cedar Mountains has a clear green 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:

#71887F

RGB code:

113, 136, 127

Is Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains 706 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 157°, this dark green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

706 Cedar Mountains HSL code: 157, 9%, 49%

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 Cedar Mountains

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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Complementary color scheme

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 Cedar Mountains with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 337, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

LRV of Cedar Mountains

Cedar Mountains has an LRV of 23.68% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 23.68%, 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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HEX#71887FCopy color code
RGB Decimal113, 136, 127Copy color code
RGB Percent44.31%, 53.33%, 49.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 157° Saturation: 16.91% Value: 53.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(157, 9, 49)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 16.91 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.62 Key: 46.67Copy color code
YIQY: 128.097 I: -10.814 Q: -7.666Copy color code
XYZX: 19.444 Y: 22.651 Z: 23.421Copy color code
CIE LabL:54.711 a:-10.176 b:2.083Copy color code
CIE LuvL:54.711 u:-11.909 v:4.508Copy color code
Decimal7440511Copy color code
Hunter Lab47.593, -10.363, 4.138Copy color code
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