Benjamin Moore Massicot CW-380

What are Benjamin Moore Massicot undertones?

The undertone of Massicot 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Massicot CW-380 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 34° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-380 Massicot HSL code: 34, 50%, 56%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Massicot

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 Massicot:

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

CW-380
Massicot

• CSP-1065
  Natural Leather

  

• 1103
  Camel Back

  

• 1102
  Boardwalk

  

• 1110
  Tawny Bisque

  

• CSP-1070
  Warm Sunglow

  

Darker shades

CW-380
Massicot

• 2160-10
  Caramel Corn

  

• 2159-10
  Dash of Curry

  

• 2160-20
  Turmeric

  

• 2160-30
  Maple Sugar

  

• 2153-20
  Corduroy

  

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 Massicot with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

CW-380
Massicot

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

LRV of Massicot

Massicot has an LRV of 34.15% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C79555
RGB Decimal	199, 149, 85
RGB Percent	78.04%, 58.43%, 33.33%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 57.29% Value: 78.04%
HSL	hsl(34, 50, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.13 Yellow: 57.29 Key: 21.96
YIQ	Y: 156.654 I: 50.361 Q: -9.34
XYZ	X: 35.942 Y: 34.295 Z: 13.319
CIE Lab	L:65.196 a:11.585 b:40.714
CIE Luv	L:65.196 u:38.732 v:46.211
Decimal	13079893
Hunter Lab	58.562, 7.069, 27.51