Benjamin Moore Morning Dew / 1493 / OC-140

What are Benjamin Moore Morning Dew undertones?

The undertone of Morning Dew 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Morning Dew OC-140 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

OC-140 Morning Dew HSL code: 56, 19%, 84%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Morning Dew

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Morning Dew:

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-140
Morning Dew

• OC-25
  Cloud Cover

  

• OC-137
  Sebring White

  

• OC-46
  Halo

  

• OC-59
  Vanilla Milkshake

  

• OC-138
  White Drifts

  

Darker shades

OC-140
Morning Dew

• 1507
  April Showers

  

• 1500
  Sweet Spring

  

• 1509
  Spanish Olive

  

• 1508
  Spring Thaw

  

• 1516
  Moon Shadow

  

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 Morning Dew with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 236, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

OC-140
Morning Dew

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Morning Dew

Morning Dew has an LRV of 69.33% 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	#DDDCCD
RGB Decimal	221, 220, 205
RGB Percent	86.67%, 86.27%, 80.39%
HSV	Hue: 56° Saturation: 7.24% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(56, 19, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 7.24 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 218.589 I: 5.416 Q: -4.456
XYZ	X: 66.429 Y: 70.967 Z: 67.939
CIE Lab	L:87.469 a:-2.265 b:7.491
CIE Luv	L:87.469 u:1.406 v:11.577
Decimal	14539981
Hunter Lab	84.242, -6.666, 11.153