Benjamin Moore Fondant AF-255

What are Benjamin Moore Fondant undertones?

The undertone of Fondant 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Fondant AF-255 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

AF-255 Fondant HSL code: 29, 60%, 93%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Fondant

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Fondant:

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

AF-255
Fondant

• CSP-1085
  Face Powder

  

• HC-60
  Queen Anne Pink

  

• 895
  Aphrodite Pink

  

• 893
  Ambrosia

  

• 1109
  Monarch Gold

  

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 Fondant with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Labrador Blue and In the Midnight Hour.

AF-255
Fondant

• 1670
  Labrador Blue

  

• 1666
  In the Midnight Hour

  

• HC-156
  Van Deusen Blue

  

• AF-515
  Exhale

  

• HC-151
  Buckland Blue

  

• 1664
  Sea Reflections

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

LRV of Fondant

Fondant has an LRV of 84.09% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F8EDE3
RGB Decimal	248, 237, 227
RGB Percent	97.25%, 92.94%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 8.47% Value: 97.25%
HSL	hsl(29, 60, 93)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.44 Yellow: 8.47 Key: 2.75
YIQ	Y: 239.149 I: 9.768 Q: -0.785
XYZ	X: 82.858 Y: 86.072 Z: 84.901
CIE Lab	L:94.343 a:2.025 b:6.164
CIE Luv	L:94.343 u:6.945 v:8.958
Decimal	16313827
Hunter Lab	92.775, -2.936, 10.685