Benjamin Moore Cucumber 428

What are Benjamin Moore Cucumber undertones?

The undertone of Cucumber can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cucumber 428 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 89° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

428 Cucumber HSL code: 89, 35%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Cucumber

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cucumber:

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

428
Cucumber

• 853
  Green Essence

  

• 854
  Sleeping Angel

  

Darker shades

428
Cucumber

• 429
  Garland Green

  

• 542
  Corn Stalk

  

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 Cucumber with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 269, such as Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart and Plum Royale.

428
Cucumber

• 1385
  Cupid's Dart

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 1382
  Violet Petal

  

• 2072-50
  Lavender Lipstick

  

• 2070-30
  Dark Lilac

  

• 1392
  Fire and Ice

  

• 2071-10
  Exotic Purple

  

LRV of Cucumber

Cucumber has an LRV of 75.19% 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	#DCE8CF
RGB Decimal	220, 232, 207
RGB Percent	86.27%, 90.98%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 89° Saturation: 10.78% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(89, 35, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.17 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 10.78 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 225.562 I: 0.883 Q: -10.318
XYZ	X: 69.632 Y: 77.434 Z: 70.292
CIE Lab	L:90.521 a:-8.402 b:10.803
CIE Luv	L:90.521 u:-5.518 v:17.591
Decimal	14477519
Hunter Lab	87.996, -12.747, 14.236