Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls / 2145-70 / OC-122

What are Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls undertones?

The undertone of Cotton Balls 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cotton Balls OC-122 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 65° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-122 Cotton Balls HSL code: 65, 38%, 94%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Cotton Balls

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls:

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

OC-122
Cotton Balls

• OC-118
  Snowfall White

  

Darker shades

OC-122
Cotton Balls

• 527
  Warren Acres

  

• 526
  Chameleon

  

• 2147-50
  Pale Sea Mist

  

• 533
  Calming Aloe

  

• OC-128
  Minced Onion

  

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 Cotton Balls with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 245, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Violet Sparkle.

OC-122
Cotton Balls

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1409
  Violet Dusk

  

• 1410
  Iced Lavender

  

• 1411
  North Cascades

  

LRV of Cotton Balls

Cotton Balls has an LRV of 88.95% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F5F6EB
RGB Decimal	245, 246, 235
RGB Percent	96.08%, 96.47%, 92.16%
HSV	Hue: 65° Saturation: 4.47% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(65, 38, 94)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.41 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.47 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 244.447 I: 2.939 Q: -3.635
XYZ	X: 85.604 Y: 91.322 Z: 91.692
CIE Lab	L:96.543 a:-2.237 b:5.173
CIE Luv	L:96.543 u:0.037 v:8.296
Decimal	16119531
Hunter Lab	95.563, -7.337, 10.005