Benjamin Moore Feather Soft 1431
| Official page: | Feather Soft 1431 |
| Code: | 1431 |
| Name: | Feather Soft |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Feather Soft?
Elevate your space with the serene allure of Benjamin Moore 1431 Feather Soft. This ethereal hue infuses a sense of calm and sophistication, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. The subtle undertones of 1431 envelop the room in a soft, inviting ambiance, creating a peaceful sanctuary to unwind and recharge. Whether adorning the walls or accent pieces, Feather Soft exudes timeless elegance and pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor styles. Immerse yourself in the gentle beauty of Benjamin Moore 1431 Feather Soft and transform your space into a tranquil retreat.
Feather Soft for bedroom
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Feather Soft for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 1431 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 1431 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Feather Soft reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Feather Soft undertones?
The undertone of Feather Soft can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BDC5DC
RGB code:
189, 197, 220
Is Benjamin Moore Feather Soft 1431 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 225° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
1431 Feather Soft HSL code: 225, 31%, 80%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Feather Soft
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Feather Soft:
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
Darker shades
1431
Feather Soft
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 Feather Soft with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 45, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.
LRV of Feather Soft
Feather Soft has an LRV of 56.63% 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 56.63%, 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 | #BDC5DC |  |
| RGB Decimal | 189, 197, 220 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.12%, 77.25%, 86.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 225° Saturation: 14.09% Value: 86.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 31, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 14.09 Magenta: 10.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 197.23 I: -12.158 Q: 5.465 | |
| XYZ | X: 53.867 Y: 55.918 Z: 75.646 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.567 a:1.848 b:-12.365 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.567 u:-5.57 v:-19.472 | |
| Decimal | 12436956 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.778, -2.278, -7.633 | |
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