Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36

Official color page:Niveous OC-36
Color code:OC-36
Color name:Niveous
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Niveous?

Paint your walls with **Niveous (OC-36)** by Benjamin Moore and watch your space transform into a serene sanctuary. This soft and delicate white shade creates a calming atmosphere, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms. **Niveous** exudes elegance and simplicity, allowing it to complement a wide range of interior styles, from modern to traditional. Let the purity of **OC-36** wash over your home, creating a fresh and inviting ambiance that uplifts the spirit. Embrace the timeless beauty of this graceful hue and bring a sense of tranquility to every corner of your space.

What are Benjamin Moore Niveous undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Niveous undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#EAE4CD

RGB code:

234, 228, 205

Is Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 48° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-36 Niveous HSL code: 48, 41%, 86%

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

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Niveous:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Niveous OC-36 vs Prentis Cream CW-100

Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.

Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36 vs Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream CW-100Open Niveous OC-36
LRV: 75.2%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 73.52%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm