Benjamin Moore Dunmore Cream / 248 / Mansfield Tan / HC-29
| Official page: | Dunmore Cream HC-29 |
| Code: | HC-29 |
| Name: | Dunmore Cream |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Dunmore Cream?
Benjamin Moore HC-29 Dunmore Cream exudes a timeless elegance that brightens any space with its warm and inviting tones. This versatile color pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern furnishings, creating a cozy and sophisticated ambiance. In living rooms, Dunmore Cream adds a touch of understated luxury, while in bedrooms, it creates a serene and relaxing retreat. Kitchens and dining rooms adorned in Dunmore Cream feel airy and welcoming, perfect for gathering family and friends. Embrace the classic charm of HC-29 Dunmore Cream to elevate your home with a touch of refined beauty.
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What are Benjamin Moore Dunmore Cream undertones?
The undertone of Dunmore Cream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DECEA6
RGB code:
222, 206, 166
Is Benjamin Moore Dunmore Cream HC-29 cool or warm?
With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-29 Dunmore Cream HSL code: 43, 46%, 76%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- 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.
- 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
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Dunmore Cream
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Dunmore Cream:
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
HC-29
Dunmore Cream
Darker shades
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 Dunmore Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.
LRV of Dunmore Cream
Dunmore Cream has an LRV of 59.79% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 59.79%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DECEA6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 222, 206, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.06%, 80.78%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 25.23% Value: 87.06% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 46, 76) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.21 Yellow: 25.23 Key: 12.94 | |
| YIQ | Y: 206.224 I: 22.388 Q: -9.063 | |
| XYZ | X: 59.078 Y: 62.427 Z: 45.004 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.14 a:-0.617 b:21.952 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.14 u:12.1 v:30.968 | |
| Decimal | 14601894 | |
| Hunter Lab | 79.011, -4.8, 21.537 |
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