Benjamin Moore Crème Caramel OC-84

What are Benjamin Moore Crème Caramel undertones?

The undertone of Crème Caramel 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Crème Caramel OC-84 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 35° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-84 Crème Caramel HSL code: 35, 57%, 86%

• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Crème Caramel

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 Crème Caramel:

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-84
Crème Caramel

• OC-83
  Antique White

  

• 1086
  French Manicure

  

• OC-73
  Opal

  

• AF-40
  Lychee

  

• OC-87
  Capri Coast

  

Darker shades

OC-84
Crème Caramel

• 1115
  Mohave Desert

  

• 1108
  Chamois

  

• 1101
  Fennel Seed

  

• 1109
  Monarch Gold

  

• AF-320
  Flawless

  

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 Crème Caramel with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Benjamin Moore Newburg Green and Vermont Slate.

OC-84
Crème Caramel

• HC-158
  Newburg Green

  

• 1673
  Vermont Slate

  

• 832
  Blue Heron

  

• 1425
  Dreamy

  

• 1643
  Franklin Lakes

  

• 1648
  Slate Blue

  

• AF-575
  Instinct

  

LRV of Crème Caramel

Crème Caramel has an LRV of 73.34% 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	#F0E0C9
RGB Decimal	240, 224, 201
RGB Percent	94.12%, 87.84%, 78.82%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 16.25% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(35, 57, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.67 Yellow: 16.25 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 226.162 I: 16.925 Q: -3.773
XYZ	X: 73.132 Y: 76.055 Z: 66.07
CIE Lab	L:89.885 a:1.77 b:13.239
CIE Luv	L:89.885 u:10.877 v:19.136
Decimal	15786185
Hunter Lab	87.21, -2.93, 16.128