Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon OC-109

What are Benjamin Moore Lemon Chiffon undertones?

The undertone of Lemon Chiffon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lemon Chiffon OC-109 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 53° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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

• 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 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:

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 Lemon Chiffon:

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-109
Lemon Chiffon

• OC-126
  Easter Lily

  

• CSP-305
  Crisp Linen

  

Darker shades

OC-109
Lemon Chiffon

• 389
  Sweet Pear

  

• 934
  Light as a Feather

  

• 933
  Blossom Tint

  

• 374
  Luminaire

  

• OC-116
  Pale Celery

  

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.

OC-109
Lemon Chiffon

• 831
  Stratford Blue

  

• 1402
  Spring Iris

  

• 840
  Kensington Blue

  

• 826
  Stunning

  

• 2070-50
  Enchanted

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

• 2069-50
  Blue Orchid

  

LRV of Lemon Chiffon

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

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F6F3DD
RGB Decimal	246, 243, 221
RGB Percent	96.47%, 95.29%, 86.67%
HSV	Hue: 53° Saturation: 10.16% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(53, 58, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.22 Yellow: 10.16 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 241.389 I: 8.857 Q: -6.212
XYZ	X: 83.105 Y: 88.915 Z: 81.171
CIE Lab	L:95.545 a:-2.681 b:10.972
CIE Luv	L:95.545 u:2.946 v:16.934
Decimal	16184285
Hunter Lab	94.295, -7.698, 14.968