Benjamin Moore Honey Oak 257
| Official page: | Honey Oak 257 |
| Code: | 257 |
| Name: | Honey Oak |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Honey Oak?
Transform your space with the warmth and sophistication of Benjamin Moore 257 Honey Oak. This inviting hue infuses any room with a rich, golden undertone that adds depth and charm. Pair Honey Oak with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) for a timeless look, or create a modern contrast with deep navy tones such as Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154). Whether used as a main feature or as an accent, Benjamin Moore 257 Honey Oak brings a touch of elegance to any interior design scheme. Enhance your space with this versatile color that pairs beautifully with a range of complimentary shades.
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What are Benjamin Moore Honey Oak undertones?
Honey Oak has a clear yellow and red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C5B077
RGB code:
197, 176, 119
Is Benjamin Moore Honey Oak 257 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 44°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
257 Honey Oak HSL code: 44, 40%, 62%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Honey Oak
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Honey Oak:
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
Darker shades
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 Honey Oak with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.
LRV of Honey Oak
Honey Oak has an LRV of 43.12% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.12%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C5B077 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 176, 119 | |
| RGB Percent | 77.25%, 69.02%, 46.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 39.59% Value: 77.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 40, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.66 Yellow: 39.59 Key: 22.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 175.781 I: 30.831 Q: -13.296 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.882 Y: 44.255 Z: 23.784 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.398 a:-0.547 b:31.962 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.398 u:16.709 v:41.629 | |
| Decimal | 12955767 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.524, -4.038, 25.37 | |
Benjamin Moore 257 Honey Oak
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