# Benjamin Moore Niveous

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-niveous-oc-36](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-niveous-oc-36)

Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36 is a pale off-white with a noticeable creamy beige cast, drawn from its soft yellow undertone. Its light value keeps it airy on broad walls, while the muted warmth prevents it from reading as a stark, icy white. In bright daylight, Niveous can appear lightly sun-washed; under warm lamps, its ivory side becomes more apparent. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a gentle backdrop is wanted, especially alongside natural oak, linen, woven fibers, and warm stone. Pair this shade with soft taupes, muted greens, or deep charcoal accents for definition.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Niveous
- **Color code:** OC-36
- **Alternative names:** 944, Albany White
- **HEX:** #EAE4CD
- **RGB:** 234, 228, 205
- **LRV:** 75.20%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 48° Saturation: 12.39% Value: 91.76%
- **HSL:** hsl(48, 41, 86)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.56 Yellow: 12.39 Key: 8.24
- **YIQ:** Y: 227.172 I: 10.966 Q: -5.888
- **XYZ:** X: 72.693 Y: 77.388 Z: 68.849
- **CIE Lab:** L:90.5 a:-1.801 b:11.958
- **CIE Luv:** L:90.5 u:4.796 v:18.022
- **Decimal:** 15393997
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.97, -6.448, 15.177

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Geddy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geddy-white-cw-20)
- [Behr Baby Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-baby-artichoke)
- [Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lancaster-whitewash-hc-174)
- [Behr Chanoyu](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chanoyu)
- [Benjamin Moore Chatsworth Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chatsworth-cream-225)
- [Benjamin Moore Lancaster White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lancaster-white-oc-144)
- [Benjamin Moore Grand Teton White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grand-teton-white-oc-132)
- [Sherwin Williams Restoration Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/restoration-ivory-sw-6413)
- [Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-prentis-cream-cw-100)
- [Benjamin Moore Spanish White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spanish-white-oc-35)
- [Benjamin Moore White Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-white-marigold-2149-60)
- [Behr White Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-cliffs)
- [Benjamin Moore Oatmeal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oatmeal-268)
- [Behr Climate Change](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-climate-change)
- [Benjamin Moore Misty Air](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-misty-air-oc-44)
- [Benjamin Moore Sandy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandy-white-2148-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/ionic-ivory-sw-6406)
- [Behr Silky Bamboo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silky-bamboo)
- [Benjamin Moore Albescent](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-albescent-oc-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-opaline-oc-33)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Stoneware](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stoneware-csp-245)
- [Benjamin Moore Spanish White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spanish-white-oc-35)
- [Benjamin Moore Parish White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-parish-white-cw-15)
- [Benjamin Moore Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-opaline-oc-33)
- [Benjamin Moore Albescent](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-albescent-oc-40)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sandy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandy-white-2148-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Mellowed Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mellowed-ivory-2149-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-morning-263)
- [Benjamin Moore Twisted Oak Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twisted-oak-path-226)
- [Benjamin Moore Geddy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geddy-white-cw-20)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-approaching-storm-csp-535)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Luxe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luxe-af-580)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/OC-36

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.