Benjamin Moore Dulce de Leche CSP-250

What are Benjamin Moore Dulce de Leche undertones?

The undertone of Dulce de Leche 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dulce de Leche CSP-250 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-250 Dulce de Leche HSL code: 39, 35%, 81%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Dulce de Leche

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dulce de Leche:

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

CSP-250
Dulce de Leche

• AF-60
  Peau de Soie

  

• OC-5
  Maritime White

  

• OC-6
  Feather Down

  

• CSP-1030
  Hidden Cove

  

• 1016
  Ionic Column

  

Darker shades

CSP-250
Dulce de Leche

• HC-28
  Shelburne Buff

  

• CSP-1015
  Candle Glow

  

• 233
  Cream Fleece

  

• 1046
  Sandy Brown

  

• HC-92
  Wheeling Neutral

  

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 Dulce de Leche with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

CSP-250
Dulce de Leche

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of Dulce de Leche

Dulce de Leche has an LRV of 64.54% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DFD3BD
RGB Decimal	223, 211, 189
RGB Percent	87.45%, 82.75%, 74.12%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 15.25% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(39, 35, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.38 Yellow: 15.25 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 212.08 I: 14.22 Q: -4.308
XYZ	X: 62.91 Y: 65.952 Z: 57.546
CIE Lab	L:84.972 a:0.519 b:12.387
CIE Luv	L:84.972 u:8.405 v:17.979
Decimal	14668733
Hunter Lab	81.211, -3.844, 14.834