Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand HC-90
| Official page: | Crown Point Sand HC-90 |
| Code: | HC-90 |
| Name: | Crown Point Sand |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand?
Step into a space painted in Benjamin Moore's Crown Point Sand HC-90 and experience warmth and sophistication like never before. This versatile sandy hue, with its subtle undertones of beige and tan, effortlessly bridges the gap between modern minimalism and cozy comfort. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices, HC-90 infuses any room with a sense of tranquility and timeless elegance. Whether paired with crisp whites for a fresh look or with rich woods for a more rustic feel, Crown Point Sand is the perfect backdrop for creating a stylish and inviting environment. Let HC-90 Crown Point Sand transform your space into a haven of understated luxury and understated sophistication.
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What are Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand undertones?
Crown Point Sand has a clear yellow and red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#CEC3A4
RGB code:
206, 195, 164
Is Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand HC-90 cool or warm?
With a hue of 44°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-90 Crown Point Sand HSL code: 44, 30%, 73%
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.
How light temperature affects Crown Point Sand
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Crown Point Sand:
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-90
Crown Point Sand
Darker shades
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 Crown Point Sand with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.
LRV of Crown Point Sand
Crown Point Sand has an LRV of 52.91% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 52.91%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CEC3A4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 206, 195, 164 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.78%, 76.47%, 64.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 20.39% Value: 80.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 30, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.34 Yellow: 20.39 Key: 19.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.755 I: 16.517 Q: -7.32 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.669 Y: 54.833 Z: 42.974 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.945 a:-1.178 b:16.994 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.945 u:8.414 v:24.265 | |
| Decimal | 13550500 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.05, -5.037, 17.426 |
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