Benjamin Moore Icing on the Cake 2049-70

What are Benjamin Moore Icing on the Cake undertones?

The undertones of Icing on the Cake can be accurately described as a Green and Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Icing on the Cake 2049-70 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 171° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2049-70 Icing on the Cake HSL code: 171, 40%, 90%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Icing on the Cake

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Icing on the Cake:

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

2049-70
Icing on the Cake

• 2050-70
  Blue Bonnet

  

Darker shades

2049-70
Icing on the Cake

• 667
  Maritime Blue

  

• 2050-60
  Arctic Blue

  

• 666
  At Sea

  

• 729
  Jack Frost

  

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 Icing on the Cake with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

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Icing on the Cake

• 1443
  Raindrops on Roses

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• 1358
  Dark Walnut

  

• AF-650
  Caponata

  

• 1265
  Deep Mauve

  

• 1266
  Love Affair

  

• 1365
  Bordéaux Red

  

LRV of Icing on the Cake

Icing on the Cake has an LRV of 81.78% 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	#DCF0ED
RGB Decimal	220, 240, 237
RGB Percent	86.27%, 94.12%, 92.94%
HSV	Hue: 171° Saturation: 8.33% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(171, 40, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.33 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.25 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 233.678 I: -10.954 Q: -5.164
XYZ	X: 75.957 Y: 83.649 Z: 92.242
CIE Lab	L:93.298 a:-7.117 b:-0.798
CIE Luv	L:93.298 u:-10.703 v:0.022
Decimal	14479597
Hunter Lab	91.46, -11.812, 4.225