Benjamin Moore Limestone 513

What are Benjamin Moore Limestone undertones?

The undertone of Limestone 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Limestone 513 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 47° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

513 Limestone HSL code: 47, 33%, 81%

• 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 grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Limestone

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 Limestone:

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

513
Limestone

• AF-10
  Gardenia

  

• OC-142
  Sail Cloth

  

• OC-9
  Ballet White

  

• OC-10
  White Sand

  

Darker shades

513
Limestone

• HC-99
  Abingdon Putty

  

• CSP-1000
  Garden Stone

  

• HC-93
  Carrington Beige

  

• CW-25
  Williamsburg Stone

  

• 2149-40
  Timothy Straw

  

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 Limestone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

513
Limestone

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Limestone

Limestone has an LRV of 65.87% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DED7BE
RGB Decimal	222, 215, 190
RGB Percent	87.06%, 84.31%, 74.51%
HSV	Hue: 47° Saturation: 14.41% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(47, 33, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.15 Yellow: 14.41 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 214.243 I: 12.205 Q: -6.299
XYZ	X: 63.717 Y: 67.849 Z: 58.441
CIE Lab	L:85.931 a:-1.758 b:13.207
CIE Luv	L:85.931 u:5.537 v:19.597
Decimal	14604222
Hunter Lab	82.371, -6.07, 15.594