Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream OC-96
| Official color page: | Gentle Cream OC-96 |
| Color code: | OC-96 |
| Color name: | Gentle Cream |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream?
The Benjamin Moore OC-96 Gentle Cream paint color exudes warmth and sophistication. This soft cream color creates a serene and inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for a cozy living room or bedroom. It pairs beautifully with soft shades of teal and dusty rose to create a harmonious and calming color palette. The Gentle Cream color also complements rich wood tones and metallic accents, adding depth and elegance to any space. Consider incorporating touches of navy blue or sage green to enhance the timeless appeal of this versatile paint color.
What are Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream undertones?
Red is Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#E9DDC5
RGB code:
233, 221, 197
Is Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream OC-96 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 40° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
OC-96 Gentle Cream HSL code: 40, 45%, 84%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Greige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore OC-96 Gentle Cream
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Gentle Cream OC-96 vs Elephant Tusk OC-8
Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.
LRV: 71.32%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 69.5%
Light color
Temperature: warm
Gentle Cream OC-96 vs Bracken Cream CW-105
Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.
LRV: 71.32%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 72.77%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm