Benjamin Moore Lancaster White OC-144

What are Benjamin Moore Lancaster White undertones?

The undertone of Lancaster White can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lancaster White OC-144 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 48° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-144 Lancaster White HSL code: 48, 34%, 85%

• 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 greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Lancaster White

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 Lancaster White:

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

OC-144
Lancaster White

• OC-5
  Maritime White

  

• OC-29
  Floral White

  

• OC-6
  Feather Down

  

• OC-131
  White Down

  

• AF-35
  Vapor

  

Darker shades

OC-144
Lancaster White

• 513
  Limestone

  

• OC-44
  Misty Air

  

• 941
  Seaspray

  

• HC-99
  Abingdon Putty

  

• CW-440
  Gloucester Green

  

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 Lancaster White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

OC-144
Lancaster White

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

LRV of Lancaster White

Lancaster White has an LRV of 73.21% 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	#E6E1CC
RGB Decimal	230, 225, 204
RGB Percent	90.20%, 88.24%, 80.00%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 11.3% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(48, 34, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.17 Yellow: 11.3 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 224.101 I: 9.728 Q: -5.478
XYZ	X: 70.455 Y: 75.034 Z: 67.882
CIE Lab	L:89.409 a:-1.838 b:10.884
CIE Luv	L:89.409 u:4.089 v:16.457
Decimal	15131084
Hunter Lab	86.622, -6.403, 14.173