Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory HC-12

Let’s dive into a full Concord Ivory paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HC-12. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Concord Ivory HC-12
Color code:HC-12
Color name:Concord Ivory
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What are Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E7CD8D

RGB code:

231, 205, 141

Is Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory HC-12 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 43° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-12 Concord Ivory HSL code: 43, 65%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Concord Ivory HC-12 vs Sweeney Yellow CW-370

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory HC-12 vs Benjamin Moore Sweeney Yellow CW-370Open Concord Ivory HC-12
LRV: 60.04%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 56.15%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Concord Ivory HC-12 vs Da Vinci's Canvas 208

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory HC-12 vs Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas 208Open Concord Ivory HC-12
LRV: 60.04%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 56.24%
Light color
Temperature: warm