Benjamin Moore First Snowfall 1618

What are Benjamin Moore First Snowfall undertones?

The undertone of First Snowfall 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore First Snowfall 1618 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1618 First Snowfall HSL code: 200, 14%, 87%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects First Snowfall

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore First Snowfall:

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

1618
First Snowfall

• 2130-70
  Seattle Gray

  

• 2128-70
  Lily White

  

Darker shades

1618
First Snowfall

• 2129-60
  Mt. Rainier Gray

  

• 1620
  Blue Heather

  

• 1619
  Silver Mist

  

• 2130-60
  Iced Slate

  

• 2126-60
  Gray Cloud

  

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 First Snowfall with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1618
First Snowfall

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

LRV of First Snowfall

First Snowfall has an LRV of 73.67% 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	#DAE0E3
RGB Decimal	218, 224, 227
RGB Percent	85.49%, 87.84%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 3.96% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(200, 14, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.96 Magenta: 1.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 222.548 I: -4.539 Q: -0.336
XYZ	X: 69.431 Y: 73.762 Z: 83.232
CIE Lab	L:88.81 a:-1.462 b:-2.162
CIE Luv	L:88.81 u:-3.491 v:-3.062
Decimal	14344419
Hunter Lab	85.885, -5.997, 2.661