Benjamin Moore French Macaroon CSP-335

What are Benjamin Moore French Macaroon undertones?

The undertone of French Macaroon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 French Macaroon CSP-335 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-335 French Macaroon HSL code: 39, 38%, 87%

• 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.
• 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 French Macaroon

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 French Macaroon:

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

CSP-335
French Macaroon

• CW-95
  Lime White

  

• CSP-245
  Stoneware

  

• OC-40
  Albescent

  

• OC-95
  Navajo White

  

Darker shades

CSP-335
French Macaroon

• 1046
  Sandy Brown

  

• CW-120
  Bracken Biscuit

  

• 1095
  Oakwood Manor

  

• HC-26
  Monroe Bisque

  

• HC-39
  Putnam Ivory

  

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 French Macaroon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

CSP-335
French Macaroon

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of French Macaroon

French Macaroon has an LRV of 73.91% 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	#EAE1D0
RGB Decimal	234, 225, 208
RGB Percent	91.76%, 88.24%, 81.57%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 11.11% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(39, 38, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.85 Yellow: 11.11 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 225.753 I: 10.826 Q: -3.387
XYZ	X: 72.24 Y: 75.898 Z: 70.502
CIE Lab	L:89.812 a:0.214 b:9.409
CIE Luv	L:89.812 u:6.231 v:13.962
Decimal	15393232
Hunter Lab	87.119, -4.445, 13.003