Benjamin Moore Mascarpone AF-20

What are Benjamin Moore Mascarpone undertones?

The undertone of Mascarpone 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mascarpone AF-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 56° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-20 Mascarpone HSL code: 56, 53%, 94%

• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Mascarpone

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 Mascarpone:

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

AF-20
Mascarpone

• OC-123
  Bavarian Cream

  

Darker shades

AF-20
Mascarpone

• OC-115
  Cream Silk

  

• 933
  Blossom Tint

  

• HC-2
  Beacon Hill Damask

  

• CSP-875
  Handmade Paper

  

• 379
  Hawthorne 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 Mascarpone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 236, such as Benjamin Moore Flower Box and Queen's Wreath.

AF-20
Mascarpone

• CSP-530
  Flower Box

  

• 1426
  Queen's Wreath

  

• 1438
  Lavender Blue

  

• 1423
  Angel's Wings

  

• 1401
  Nosegay

  

• 1412
  Central Mauve

  

• 2069-30
  Darkest Grape

  

LRV of Mascarpone

Mascarpone has an LRV of 89% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F8F7E8
RGB Decimal	248, 247, 232
RGB Percent	97.25%, 96.86%, 90.98%
HSV	Hue: 56° Saturation: 6.45% Value: 97.25%
HSL	hsl(56, 53, 94)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.4 Yellow: 6.45 Key: 2.75
YIQ	Y: 245.589 I: 5.416 Q: -4.456
XYZ	X: 86.535 Y: 92.305 Z: 89.58
CIE Lab	L:96.945 a:-2.226 b:7.328
CIE Luv	L:96.945 u:1.396 v:11.524
Decimal	16316392
Hunter Lab	96.075, -7.358, 11.971