Benjamin Moore Dark Linen 2147-60

What are Benjamin Moore Dark Linen undertones?

The undertone of Dark Linen can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dark Linen 2147-60 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2147-60 Dark Linen HSL code: 60, 43%, 87%

• 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 Dark Linen

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 Dark Linen:

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

2147-60
Dark Linen

• OC-124
  Alpine White

  

Darker shades

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Dark Linen

• 2147-50
  Pale Sea Mist

  

• CSP-880
  Morning Walk

  

• 381
  Sesame

  

• 2146-50
  Rainforest Dew

  

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 Dark Linen with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

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Dark Linen

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Dark Linen

Dark Linen has an LRV of 80.2% 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	#ECECCF
RGB Decimal	236, 236, 207
RGB Percent	92.55%, 92.55%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 12.29% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(60, 43, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.29 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 232.694 I: 9.319 Q: -9.025
XYZ	X: 75.848 Y: 82.329 Z: 70.91
CIE Lab	L:92.72 a:-4.848 b:14.09
CIE Luv	L:92.72 u:1.566 v:21.714
Decimal	15527119
Hunter Lab	90.736, -9.575, 17.18