Benjamin Moore Evening White OC-81

What are Benjamin Moore Evening White undertones?

The undertone of Evening White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Evening White OC-81 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-81 Evening White HSL code: 36, 57%, 89%

• 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.
• 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 Evening White

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Evening White:

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-81
Evening White

• OC-83
  Antique White

  

• OC-73
  Opal

  

• AF-40
  Lychee

  

• OC-87
  Capri Coast

  

• 2161-70
  Woodland Snow

  

Darker shades

OC-81
Evening White

• 1101
  Fennel Seed

  

• AF-320
  Flawless

  

• OC-84
  Crème Caramel

  

• CW-370
  Sweeney Yellow

  

• CW-365
  Byrd Beige

  

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 Evening White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Benjamin Moore Newburg Green and Vermont Slate.

OC-81
Evening White

• HC-158
  Newburg Green

  

• 1673
  Vermont Slate

  

• 832
  Blue Heron

  

• 1425
  Dreamy

  

• 1648
  Slate Blue

  

• AF-575
  Instinct

  

• HC-155
  Newburyport Blue

  

LRV of Evening White

Evening White has an LRV of 78.05% 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	#F3E6D3
RGB Decimal	243, 230, 211
RGB Percent	95.29%, 90.20%, 82.75%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 13.17% Value: 95.29%
HSL	hsl(36, 57, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.35 Yellow: 13.17 Key: 4.71
YIQ	Y: 231.721 I: 13.852 Q: -3.163
XYZ	X: 77.015 Y: 80.353 Z: 73.063
CIE Lab	L:91.843 a:1.299 b:10.84
CIE Luv	L:91.843 u:8.751 v:15.88
Decimal	15984339
Hunter Lab	89.64, -3.509, 14.422