Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy 1268

What are Benjamin Moore Cotton Candy undertones?

The undertone of Cotton Candy 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cotton Candy 1268 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 357° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1268 Cotton Candy HSL code: 357, 56%, 92%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Candy

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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

1268
Cotton Candy

• 2081-70
  Flush Pink

  

Darker shades

1268
Cotton Candy

• 1283
  Hearts Delight

  

• 1284
  Secret Garden

  

• 1285
  Pink Buff

  

• 1269
  Unspoken Love

  

• 2005-60
  Pink Pearl

  

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 Candy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 177, such as Benjamin Moore In Your Eyes and Heavenly Blue.

1268
Cotton Candy

• 715
  In Your Eyes

  

• 709
  Heavenly Blue

  

• 2136-60
  Harbor Haze

  

• CSP-710
  Tropical Oasis

  

• HC-149
  Buxton Blue

  

• CSP-675
  St. John Blue

  

• HC-148
  Jamestown Blue

  

LRV of Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy has an LRV of 77.04% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F6DFE0
RGB Decimal	246, 223, 224
RGB Percent	96.47%, 87.45%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 357° Saturation: 9.35% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(357, 56, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.35 Yellow: 8.94 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 229.991 I: 13.384 Q: 5.177
XYZ	X: 77.846 Y: 77.751 Z: 81.407
CIE Lab	L:90.666 a:8.041 b:2.384
CIE Luv	L:90.666 u:13.408 v:2.153
Decimal	16179168
Hunter Lab	88.177, 3.278, 6.985