Benjamin Moore Elephant Tusk / 239 / Ivory Porcelain / OC-8

What are Benjamin Moore Elephant Tusk undertones?

The undertone of Elephant Tusk can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Elephant Tusk OC-8 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 45° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-8 Elephant Tusk HSL code: 45, 37%, 83%

• 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.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Elephant Tusk

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 Elephant Tusk:

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-8
Elephant Tusk

• OC-7
  Creamy White

  

• OC-131
  White Down

  

• OC-44
  Misty Air

  

• AF-35
  Vapor

  

• OC-144
  Lancaster White

  

Darker shades

OC-8
Elephant Tusk

• 228
  Shakespeare Tan

  

• 2148-40
  Light Khaki

  

• 240
  Delaware Putty

  

• AF-385
  Splendor

  

• 227
  Marble Canyon

  

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 Elephant Tusk with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

OC-8
Elephant Tusk

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Elephant Tusk

Elephant Tusk has an LRV of 69.5% 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	#E4DCC4
RGB Decimal	228, 220, 196
RGB Percent	89.41%, 86.27%, 76.86%
HSV	Hue: 45° Saturation: 14.04% Value: 89.41%
HSL	hsl(45, 37, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.51 Yellow: 14.04 Key: 10.59
YIQ	Y: 219.656 I: 12.479 Q: -5.776
XYZ	X: 67.55 Y: 71.667 Z: 62.484
CIE Lab	L:87.808 a:-1.245 b:12.778
CIE Luv	L:87.808 u:6.071 v:18.978
Decimal	14998724
Hunter Lab	84.656, -5.717, 15.498