Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory HC-12

What are Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory undertones?

The undertone of Concord Ivory 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Concord Ivory HC-12 cool or warm?

warm

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

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

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Concord Ivory

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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-12
Concord Ivory

• AF-335
  Safari

  

• 207
  Vellum

  

• 920
  Honey Harbor

  

• 184
  Ivory Lustre

  

• 206
  Summer Harvest

  

Darker shades

HC-12
Concord Ivory

• HC-11
  Marblehead Gold

  

• CW-405
  Damask Gold

  

• HC-10
  Stuart Gold

  

• CW-400
  Damask Yellow

  

• 215
  Yosemite Yellow

  

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 Concord Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Yin Yang and Wizard.

HC-12
Concord Ivory

• 824
  Yin Yang

  

• CC-966
  Wizard

  

• 1420
  Softened Violet

  

• 2067-10
  Midnight Navy

  

• CSP-550
  Porcelain Glaze

  

• 1432
  Freesia

  

• CSP-525
  Fancy Pants

  

LRV of Concord Ivory

Concord Ivory has an LRV of 60.04% 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	#E7CD8D
RGB Decimal	231, 205, 141
RGB Percent	90.59%, 80.39%, 55.29%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 38.96% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(43, 65, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.26 Yellow: 38.96 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 205.478 I: 36.059 Q: -14.417
XYZ	X: 59.595 Y: 62.577 Z: 34.131
CIE Lab	L:83.219 a:0.281 b:35.207
CIE Luv	L:83.219 u:20.276 v:46.906
Decimal	15191437
Hunter Lab	79.106, -3.96, 29.792