Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas 208

Official page:Da Vinci's Canvas 208
Code:208
Name:Da Vinci's Canvas
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas?

Benjamin Moore color 208 Da Vinci's Canvas exudes a timeless elegance that complements both traditional and modern interiors. This warm and soothing neutral tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites such as Dove White and subtle greys like Revere Pewter. For a bolder look, consider combining it with rich navy blues like Hale Navy or soft blush tones like First Light. Whether used as a main wall color or for accent pieces, Da Vinci's Canvas brings a sophisticated touch to any space. Elevate your design with this versatile hue that creates a harmonious and inviting atmosphere.

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What are Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas undertones?

The undertone of Da Vinci's Canvas 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#E0C787

RGB code:

224, 199, 135

Is Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas 208 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

208 Da Vinci's Canvas HSL code: 43, 59%, 70%

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 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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 Da Vinci's Canvas

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Da Vinci's Canvas:

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 Da Vinci's Canvas with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray and November Skies.

LRV of Da Vinci's Canvas

Da Vinci's Canvas has an LRV of 56.24% 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 56.24%, 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#E0C787Copy color code
RGB Decimal224, 199, 135Copy color code
RGB Percent87.84%, 78.04%, 52.94%Copy color code
HSVHue: 43° Saturation: 39.73% Value: 87.84%Copy color code
HSLhsl(43, 59, 70)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.16 Yellow: 39.73 Key: 12.16Copy color code
YIQY: 199.179 I: 35.464 Q: -14.628Copy color code
XYZX: 55.538 Y: 58.446 Z: 31.271Copy color code
CIE LabL:80.986 a:-0.032 b:35.263Copy color code
CIE LuvL:80.986 u:19.662 v:46.669Copy color code
Decimal14731143Copy color code
Hunter Lab76.45, -4.113, 29.263Copy color code
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