Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon OC-109

Official page:Lemon Chiffon OC-109
Code:OC-109
Name:Lemon Chiffon
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon?

Step into a space bathed in the warm glow of Benjamin Moore OC-109, a delightfully light and airy hue reminiscent of Lemon Chiffon. This charming color effortlessly brightens up any room, creating a sense of freshness and vitality. Perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and nurseries, Lemon Chiffon lends a cheerful and uplifting ambiance, making it ideal for spaces where creativity and positivity thrive. Whether adorning walls or accent pieces, this versatile color captivates with its soft and inviting appeal. Embrace the sunny charm of OC-109 and let it transform your interior into a haven of joy and serenity.

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What are Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon undertones?

Lemon Chiffon has a clear yellow 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:

#F6F3DD

RGB code:

246, 243, 221

Is Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon OC-109 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 53° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

OC-109 Lemon Chiffon HSL code: 53, 58%, 92%

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 Lemon Chiffon

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Lemon Chiffon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue and Spring Iris.

LRV of Lemon Chiffon

Lemon Chiffon has an LRV of 85.64% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 85.64%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#F6F3DDCopy color code
RGB Decimal246, 243, 221Copy color code
RGB Percent96.47%, 95.29%, 86.67%Copy color code
HSVHue: 53° Saturation: 10.16% Value: 96.47%Copy color code
HSLhsl(53, 58, 92)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.22 Yellow: 10.16 Key: 3.53Copy color code
YIQY: 241.389 I: 8.857 Q: -6.212Copy color code
XYZX: 83.105 Y: 88.915 Z: 81.171Copy color code
CIE LabL:95.545 a:-2.681 b:10.972Copy color code
CIE LuvL:95.545 u:2.946 v:16.934Copy color code
Decimal16184285Copy color code
Hunter Lab94.295, -7.698, 14.968Copy color code
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