Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece 233

Official page:Cream Fleece 233
Code:233
Name:Cream Fleece
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece?

The warm and inviting Cream Fleece (Benjamin Moore 233) brings a sense of tranquility and elegance to any space it graces. This soft and creamy hue is perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. Its versatility allows it to seamlessly blend with both modern and traditional decor, adding a touch of sophistication to your home. Cream Fleece (BM 233) is an ideal choice for those seeking a timeless and understated color that exudes comfort and style. Let this beautiful shade envelop your rooms in a soothing and welcoming embrace.

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What are Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece undertones?

The undertone of Cream Fleece 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DED3BB

RGB code:

222, 211, 187

Is Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece 233 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 41° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

233 Cream Fleece HSL code: 41, 35%, 80%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • 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.
  • 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

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.

How light temperature affects Cream Fleece

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece:

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

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 Cream Fleece with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

LRV of Cream Fleece

Cream Fleece has an LRV of 63.81% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 63.81%, 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#DED3BBCopy color code
RGB Decimal222, 211, 187Copy color code
RGB Percent87.06%, 82.75%, 73.33%Copy color code
HSVHue: 41° Saturation: 15.77% Value: 87.06%Copy color code
HSLhsl(41, 35, 80)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.95 Yellow: 15.77 Key: 12.94Copy color code
YIQY: 211.553 I: 14.267 Q: -5.142Copy color code
XYZX: 62.387 Y: 65.707 Z: 56.396Copy color code
CIE LabL:84.847 a:-0.152 b:13.256Copy color code
CIE LuvL:84.847 u:7.921 v:19.314Copy color code
Decimal14603195Copy color code
Hunter Lab81.06, -4.474, 15.492Copy color code
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