Benjamin Moore Decorator's White / CC-20 / PM-3 / OC-149

What are Benjamin Moore Decorator's White undertones?

The undertone of Decorator's White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Decorator's White OC-149 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 100° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-149 Decorator's White HSL code: 100, 8%, 92%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Decorator's White

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Decorator's White:

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-149
Decorator's White

• OC-68
  Distant Gray

  

Darker shades

OC-149
Decorator's White

• HC-171
  Wickham Gray

  

• 1480
  Sleigh Bells

  

• HC-180
  Cliffside Gray

  

• OC-64
  Pure White

  

• 1570
  Gray Wisp

  

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 Decorator's White with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

OC-149
Decorator's White

• 1383
  Iris Bliss

  

• 1393
  Grappa

  

• 2072-40
  Wild Orchid

  

• 1385
  Cupid's Dart

  

• 1384
  Carolina Plum

  

• 2072-30
  Purple Lotus

  

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

LRV of Decorator's White

Decorator's White has an LRV of 82.68% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EBEDEA
RGB Decimal	235, 237, 234
RGB Percent	92.16%, 92.94%, 91.76%
HSV	Hue: 100° Saturation: 1.27% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(100, 8, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.84 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.27 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 236.06 I: -0.228 Q: -1.357
XYZ	X: 79.393 Y: 84.171 Z: 89.884
CIE Lab	L:93.525 a:-1.201 b:1.22
CIE Luv	L:93.525 u:-0.958 v:2.085
Decimal	15461866
Hunter Lab	91.745, -6.086, 6.134