Benjamin Moore North Star 288

Official page:North Star 288
Code:288
Name:North Star
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore North Star?

Benjamin Moore 288 North Star is a soft and serene hue that evokes a sense of tranquility and freshness in any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm taupes, and soft grays to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as an accent color or as a main shade, North Star adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to interiors. Its subtle undertones make it a perfect choice for creating a calming and peaceful ambiance in bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms. Incorporating Benjamin Moore 288 into your color palette is sure to bring a sense of calm and serenity to your home.

What are Benjamin Moore North Star undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F4EDCC

RGB code:

244, 237, 204

Is Benjamin Moore North Star 288 cool or warm?

warm
Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 49° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

288 North Star HSL code: 49, 65%, 88%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
  • 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

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 North Star:

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 decor, 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.

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