Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese 2018-40

Official page:Nacho Cheese 2018-40
Code:2018-40
Name:Nacho Cheese
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese?

Embrace warmth and vibrancy with Benjamin Moore 2018-40 Nacho Cheese. This bold and energetic hue brings a playful touch to any space it graces, infusing rooms with a sense of cheerfulness and creativity. Perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, or children's play areas, where lively and inviting atmospheres are desired. Pair Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese with neutral colors to allow it to pop, or mix with complementary shades for a fun and eclectic look that exudes personality and charm. Let this color code bring a zesty and spirited flair to your home decor that will surely make a delightful statement.

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What are Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese undertones?

Nacho Cheese has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#FFCF6B

RGB code:

255, 207, 107

Is Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese 2018-40 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 41° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

2018-40 Nacho Cheese HSL code: 41, 100%, 71%

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.

How light temperature affects Nacho Cheese

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nacho Cheese:

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 Nacho Cheese with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Blueberry and Patriot Blue.

LRV of Nacho Cheese

Nacho Cheese has an LRV of 65.09% 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 65.09%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#FFCF6BCopy color code
RGB Decimal255, 207, 107Copy color code
RGB Percent100.00%, 81.18%, 41.96%Copy color code
HSVHue: 41° Saturation: 58.04% Value: 100.0%Copy color code
HSLhsl(41, 100, 71)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.82 Yellow: 58.04 Key: 0.0Copy color code
YIQY: 209.952 I: 60.738 Q: -20.966Copy color code
XYZX: 66.21 Y: 66.951 Z: 23.341Copy color code
CIE LabL:85.479 a:5.821 b:55.267Copy color code
CIE LuvL:85.479 u:38.195 v:66.666Copy color code
Decimal16764779Copy color code
Hunter Lab81.824, 1.246, 40.363Copy color code
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