OC-85

Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise

Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Mayonnaise paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful OC-85. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Mayonnaise OC-85
Color code:OC-85
Color name:Mayonnaise
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Mayonnaise for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Mayonnaise for living room

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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow color shade can create a unique space

Mayonnaise reviews

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise OC-85 has an LRV of 88.07% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 88.07% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F9F5E5

RGB code:

249, 245, 229

Is Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 48° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-85 Mayonnaise HSL code: 48, 63%, 94%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore OC-85 Mayonnaise

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Mayonnaise OC-85 vs Capitol White CW-10

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85 vs Benjamin Moore Capitol White CW-10Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85
LRV: 88.07%
White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 86.93%
White color
Temperature: warm

Mayonnaise OC-85 vs Mascarpone AF-20

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85 vs Benjamin Moore Mascarpone AF-20Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise OC-85
LRV: 88.07%
White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 89%
White color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#F9F5E5copy color code
RGB Decimal249, 245, 229copy color code
RGB Percent97.65%, 96.08%, 89.80%copy color code
HSVHue: 48° Saturation: 8.03% Value: 97.65%copy color code
HSLhsl(48, 62, 94)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.61 Yellow: 8.03 Key: 2.35copy color code
YIQY: 244.372 I: 7.525 Q: -4.133copy color code
XYZX: 85.859 Y: 91.102 Z: 87.169copy color code
CIE LabL:96.452 a:-1.367 b:8.175copy color code
CIE LuvL:96.452 u:3.189 v:12.612copy color code
Decimal16381413copy color code
Hunter lab95.448, -6.464, 12.666copy color code