Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach 958

Official page:Ocean Beach 958
Code:958
Name:Ocean Beach
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach?

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Benjamin Moore 958 Ocean Beach. This calming hue reminiscent of a tranquil seascape is perfect for creating a relaxing oasis in your bedroom. Imagine waking up to the gentle embrace of Ocean Beach (958) walls, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. In a living room, this color can transform the space into a coastal retreat, bringing a touch of the seaside indoors. Let the soothing vibes of Benjamin Moore 958 Ocean Beach wash over your home, creating a unique sense of harmony and relaxation in any space.

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What are Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E2D2B3

RGB code:

226, 210, 179

Is Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach 958 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

958 Ocean Beach HSL code: 40, 45%, 79%

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 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

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.

How light temperature affects Ocean Beach

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach:

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 Ocean Beach with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

LRV of Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach has an LRV of 63.42% 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 63.42%, 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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HEX#E2D2B3Copy color code
RGB Decimal226, 210, 179Copy color code
RGB Percent88.63%, 82.35%, 70.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 20.8% Value: 88.63%Copy color code
HSLhsl(40, 45, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.08 Yellow: 20.8 Key: 11.37Copy color code
YIQY: 211.25 I: 19.496 Q: -6.263Copy color code
XYZX: 62.547 Y: 65.518 Z: 51.987Copy color code
CIE LabL:84.75 a:0.635 b:17.389Copy color code
CIE LuvL:84.75 u:11.488 v:24.818Copy color code
Decimal14865075Copy color code
Hunter Lab80.943, -3.72, 18.58Copy color code