Benjamin Moore Misty Air OC-44

What are Benjamin Moore Misty Air undertones?

The undertone of Misty Air 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Misty Air OC-44 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 49° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-44 Misty Air HSL code: 49, 33%, 84%

• 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 greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Misty Air

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 Misty Air:

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-44
Misty Air

• OC-142
  Sail Cloth

  

• OC-9
  Ballet White

  

• OC-29
  Floral White

  

• OC-6
  Feather Down

  

Darker shades

OC-44
Misty Air

• 513
  Limestone

  

• HC-99
  Abingdon Putty

  

• CW-440
  Gloucester Green

  

• CSP-1000
  Garden Stone

  

• HC-93
  Carrington Beige

  

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 Misty Air with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Comet.

OC-44
Misty Air

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

LRV of Misty Air

Misty Air has an LRV of 70.28% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E3DEC7
RGB Decimal	227, 222, 199
RGB Percent	89.02%, 87.06%, 78.04%
HSV	Hue: 49° Saturation: 12.33% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(49, 33, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.2 Yellow: 12.33 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 220.873 I: 10.37 Q: -6.1
XYZ	X: 68.107 Y: 72.698 Z: 64.462
CIE Lab	L:88.303 a:-2.158 b:11.897
CIE Luv	L:88.303 u:4.208 v:17.923
Decimal	14933703
Hunter Lab	85.263, -6.627, 14.859