Benjamin Moore Natural Linen 966

What are Benjamin Moore Natural Linen undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Natural Linen 966 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 41° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

966 Natural Linen HSL code: 41, 29%, 78%

• 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 Natural Linen

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 Natural Linen:

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

966
Natural Linen

• HC-84
  Elmira White

  

• CSP-395
  Strand of Pearls

  

• 1520
  Hushed Hue

  

• CSP-220
  Lace Handkerchief

  

• AF-80
  Jute

  

Darker shades

966
Natural Linen

• HC-23
  Yorkshire Tan

  

• AF-380
  Coastal Path

  

• HC-91
  Danville Tan

  

• HC-25
  Quincy Tan

  

• AF-95
  Hush

  

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 Natural Linen with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

966
Natural Linen

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Natural Linen

Natural Linen has an LRV of 59.84% 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	#D7CDB7
RGB Decimal	215, 205, 183
RGB Percent	84.31%, 80.39%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 14.88% Value: 84.31%
HSL	hsl(41, 29, 78)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.65 Yellow: 14.88 Key: 15.69
YIQ	Y: 205.482 I: 13.029 Q: -4.731
XYZ	X: 58.402 Y: 61.53 Z: 53.587
CIE Lab	L:82.663 a:-0.195 b:12.203
CIE Luv	L:82.663 u:7.2 v:17.761
Decimal	14142903
Hunter Lab	78.441, -4.372, 14.405