Benjamin Moore French Manicure 1086

What are Benjamin Moore French Manicure undertones?

The undertone of French Manicure 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Manicure 1086 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1086 French Manicure HSL code: 34, 56%, 88%

• 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.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Manicure

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 Manicure:

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

1086
French Manicure

• OC-83
  Antique White

  

• OC-73
  Opal

  

• AF-40
  Lychee

  

• OC-87
  Capri Coast

  

• OC-74
  Onyx White

  

Darker shades

1086
French Manicure

• 1115
  Mohave Desert

  

• 2161-60
  Hazelnut Cream

  

• 1101
  Fennel Seed

  

• 1109
  Monarch Gold

  

• OC-84
  Crème Caramel

  

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 Manicure with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower and West Coast.

1086
French Manicure

• CSP-605
  Dusty Cornflower

  

• 1671
  West Coast

  

• 1659
  Spellbound

  

• 2129-60
  Mt. Rainier Gray

  

• HC-158
  Newburg Green

  

• 1673
  Vermont Slate

  

• 832
  Blue Heron

  

LRV of French Manicure

French Manicure has an LRV of 75.65% 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	#F1E2CE
RGB Decimal	241, 226, 206
RGB Percent	94.51%, 88.63%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 14.52% Value: 94.51%
HSL	hsl(34, 56, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.22 Yellow: 14.52 Key: 5.49
YIQ	Y: 228.205 I: 15.365 Q: -3.051
XYZ	X: 74.611 Y: 77.551 Z: 69.414
CIE Lab	L:90.575 a:1.864 b:11.618
CIE Luv	L:90.575 u:10.051 v:16.846
Decimal	15852238
Hunter Lab	88.063, -2.877, 14.91