Benjamin Moore Desolate OC-101

What are Benjamin Moore Desolate undertones?

The undertone of Desolate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Desolate OC-101 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-101 Desolate HSL code: 40, 67%, 89%

• 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 Desolate

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 Desolate:

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-101
Desolate

• OC-94
  Windswept

  

• OC-77
  Colonial Cream

  

• OC-98
  Bare

  

• 183
  Morning Light

  

• OC-91
  Ivory Tusk

  

Darker shades

OC-101
Desolate

• 155
  Point Pleasant

  

• 199
  Barley

  

• 185
  Precious Ivory

  

• AF-315
  Jicama

  

• HC-36
  Hepplewhite Ivory

  

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 Desolate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue and Gentleman's Gray.

OC-101
Desolate

• 1679
  Bedford Blue

  

• 2062-20
  Gentleman's Gray

  

• CC-932
  North Sea

  

• 1415
  Lavender Secret

  

• 1419
  Persian Violet

  

• CSP-545
  Sheer Bliss

  

LRV of Desolate

Desolate has an LRV of 80.53% 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	#F6EAD2
RGB Decimal	246, 234, 210
RGB Percent	96.47%, 91.76%, 82.35%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 14.63% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(40, 67, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.88 Yellow: 14.63 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 234.852 I: 14.863 Q: -4.93
XYZ	X: 79.06 Y: 83.093 Z: 72.829
CIE Lab	L:93.055 a:0.164 b:13.117
CIE Luv	L:93.055 u:8.452 v:19.394
Decimal	16181970
Hunter Lab	91.155, -4.707, 16.439