Benjamin Moore Ecru 2014-70

What are Benjamin Moore Ecru undertones?

The undertone of Ecru 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ecru 2014-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2014-70 Ecru HSL code: 29, 87%, 94%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Ecru

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ecru:

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.

Darker shades

2014-70
Ecru

• 2157-50
  Crisp Straw

  

• 094
  Peach Stone

  

• 087
  Juno Peach

  

• 2157-60
  Tudor Cream

  

• 2156-50
  Asbury Sand

  

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 Ecru with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Old Pickup Blue and Cool Blue.

2014-70
Ecru

• 2054-60
  Old Pickup Blue

  

• 2058-40
  Cool Blue

  

• 797
  Athens Blue

  

• 2063-20
  Downpour Blue

  

• 817
  Brazilian Blue

  

• CC-872
  Delphinium

  

• 772
  Hawaiian Breeze

  

LRV of Ecru

Ecru has an LRV of 84.76% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FDEFE2
RGB Decimal	253, 239, 226
RGB Percent	99.22%, 93.73%, 88.63%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 10.67% Value: 99.22%
HSL	hsl(29, 87, 94)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.53 Yellow: 10.67 Key: 0.78
YIQ	Y: 241.704 I: 12.52 Q: -1.084
XYZ	X: 85.1 Y: 88.108 Z: 84.454
CIE Lab	L:95.206 a:2.573 b:7.975
CIE Luv	L:95.206 u:8.923 v:11.552
Decimal	16642018
Hunter Lab	93.866, -2.435, 12.361