Benjamin Moore Deserted Island / Sandy Shores / 948 / OC-99

What are Benjamin Moore Deserted Island undertones?

The undertone of Deserted Island 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Deserted Island OC-99 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 41° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-99 Deserted Island HSL code: 41, 49%, 88%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Deserted Island

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Deserted Island:

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-99
Deserted Island

• OC-72
  Pink Damask

  

• OC-146
  Linen White

  

• CSP-1055
  Cappuccino Froth

  

• CW-200
  Franklin White

  

Darker shades

OC-99
Deserted Island

• CSP-970
  Shortbread

  

• CSP-1010
  Crumb Cake

  

• HC-31
  Waterbury Cream

  

• 957
  Papaya

  

• 1065
  Wood Ash

  

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 Deserted Island with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

OC-99
Deserted Island

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Deserted Island

Deserted Island has an LRV of 75.86% 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	#EFE5D0
RGB Decimal	239, 229, 208
RGB Percent	93.73%, 89.80%, 81.57%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 12.97% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(41, 49, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.18 Yellow: 12.97 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 229.596 I: 12.707 Q: -4.42
XYZ	X: 74.999 Y: 78.944 Z: 70.944
CIE Lab	L:91.209 a:-0.072 b:11.457
CIE Luv	L:91.209 u:7.07 v:17.004
Decimal	15721936
Hunter Lab	88.851, -4.816, 14.854