Benjamin Moore Handmade AF-325

What are Benjamin Moore Handmade undertones?

The undertone of Handmade 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Handmade AF-325 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-325 Handmade HSL code: 37, 64%, 82%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Handmade

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Handmade:

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

AF-325
Handmade

• HC-30
  Philadelphia Cream

  

• 218
  Beach Haven

  

• OC-82
  Pompeii

  

• OC-89
  Butter Pecan

  

• 920
  Honey Harbor

  

Darker shades

AF-325
Handmade

• 186
  Harvest Time

  

• 192
  Key West Ivory

  

• 187
  Goldfinch

  

• HC-8
  Dorset Gold

  

• 2160-40
  Roasted Sesame Seed

  

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 Handmade with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Denim Wash and Harlequin Blue.

AF-325
Handmade

• 838
  Denim Wash

  

• 830
  Harlequin Blue

  

• CSP-565
  Indi Go-Go

  

• 1416
  Whispering Wind

  

• 1429
  Celestia Blue

  

• 1421
  Bistro Blue

  

• 824
  Yin Yang

  

LRV of Handmade

Handmade has an LRV of 68.36% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EED7B2
RGB Decimal	238, 215, 178
RGB Percent	93.33%, 84.31%, 69.80%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 25.21% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(37, 64, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.66 Yellow: 25.21 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 217.659 I: 25.595 Q: -6.649
XYZ	X: 67.596 Y: 69.994 Z: 52.057
CIE Lab	L:86.994 a:2.364 b:21.188
CIE Luv	L:86.994 u:16.337 v:29.69
Decimal	15652786
Hunter Lab	83.663, -2.189, 21.672