Benjamin Moore Linen White / PM-28 / 912 / OC-146

What are Benjamin Moore Linen White undertones?

The undertone of Linen White can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Linen White OC-146 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 42° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-146 Linen White HSL code: 42, 48%, 90%

• 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 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 Linen 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 Linen 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-146
Linen White

• OC-72
  Pink Damask

  

Darker shades

OC-146
Linen White

• CSP-1010
  Crumb Cake

  

• 269
  Almond Bisque

  

• OC-99
  Deserted Island

  

• HC-31
  Waterbury Cream

  

• HC-29
  Dunmore Cream

  

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 Linen White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

OC-146
Linen White

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Linen White

Linen White has an LRV of 80.94% 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	#F2EBDA
RGB Decimal	242, 235, 218
RGB Percent	94.90%, 92.16%, 85.49%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 9.92% Value: 94.9%
HSL	hsl(42, 48, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.89 Yellow: 9.92 Key: 5.1
YIQ	Y: 235.155 I: 9.634 Q: -3.81
XYZ	X: 78.979 Y: 83.357 Z: 78.24
CIE Lab	L:93.17 a:-0.494 b:9.088
CIE Luv	L:93.17 u:5.022 v:13.715
Decimal	15920090
Hunter Lab	91.3, -5.364, 13.101