Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud 2117-70

What are Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud undertones?

The undertone of Dreamy Cloud can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dreamy Cloud 2117-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 270° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2117-70 Dreamy Cloud HSL code: 270, 8%, 90%

• 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.
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 Dreamy Cloud

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 Dreamy Cloud:

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 Dreamy Cloud with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 90, such as Benjamin Moore Night Mist and White Violet.

2117-70
Dreamy Cloud

• 1569
  Night Mist

  

• 1408
  White Violet

  

• OC-63
  Winter Snow

  

• 453
  Adirondack Green

  

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 466
  Garden Path

  

• 473
  Weekend Getaway

  

LRV of Dreamy Cloud

Dreamy Cloud has an LRV of 76.41% 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	#E5E3E7
RGB Decimal	229, 227, 231
RGB Percent	89.80%, 89.02%, 90.59%
HSV	Hue: 270° Saturation: 1.73% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(270, 8, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.87 Magenta: 1.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 228.054 I: -0.094 Q: 1.668
XYZ	X: 74.202 Y: 77.366 Z: 86.604
CIE Lab	L:90.49 a:1.387 b:-1.703
CIE Luv	L:90.49 u:0.896 v:-2.863
Decimal	15066087
Hunter Lab	87.958, -3.341, 3.193