Benjamin Moore Milk Shake 1165

Official page:Milk Shake 1165
Code:1165
Name:Milk Shake
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Milk Shake?

Benjamin Moore 1165 Milk Shake is a soft and inviting neutral hue that exudes warmth and simplicity. This color pairs beautifully with earthy tones like olive green and sandy beige, creating a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. Infusing accents of navy blue or terracotta can add depth and richness to the space. The versatility of Benjamin Moore 1165 Milk Shake allows it to effortlessly blend with both modern and traditional decor styles, bringing a timeless and elegant appeal to any room.

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What are Benjamin Moore Milk Shake undertones?

The undertone of Milk Shake 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DCC0AF

RGB code:

220, 192, 175

Is Benjamin Moore Milk Shake 1165 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 23° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1165 Milk Shake HSL code: 23, 39%, 77%

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

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
  • 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.

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.

How light temperature affects Milk Shake

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Milk Shake:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Milk Shake with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

LRV of Milk Shake

Milk Shake has an LRV of 55.57% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 55.57%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#DCC0AFCopy color code
RGB Decimal220, 192, 175Copy color code
RGB Percent86.27%, 75.29%, 68.63%Copy color code
HSVHue: 23° Saturation: 20.45% Value: 86.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(23, 39, 77)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.73 Yellow: 20.45 Key: 13.73Copy color code
YIQY: 198.434 I: 22.148 Q: 0.633Copy color code
XYZX: 56.102 Y: 56.012 Z: 48.402Copy color code
CIE LabL:79.62 a:7.264 b:12.224Copy color code
CIE LuvL:79.62 u:18.249 v:16.24Copy color code
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Hunter Lab74.841, 2.835, 14.044Copy color code
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