What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Old Prairie?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Old Prairie undertone is #E2E0D1 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Old Prairie?

RGB code is 226, 224, 209 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Old Prairie / 2143-50 / OC-42

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Old Prairie OC-42 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore OC-42 Old Prairie is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Old Prairie undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Old Prairie undertone color.

Official page:	Old Prairie OC-42
Code:	OC-42
Name:	Old Prairie
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Old Prairie?

Elevate your space with the timeless charm of Benjamin Moore OC-42 Old Prairie. This warm and inviting off-white hue exudes a sense of tranquility, making it perfect for creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Old Prairie with accents in soothing shades like Benjamin Moore OC-17 white dove, Benjamin Moore HC-172 revere pewter, or Benjamin Moore HC-81 manchester tan for a harmonious and elegant look. Whether you're looking to refresh your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, Old Prairie is a versatile color choice that will effortlessly complement a variety of decor styles. Discover the beauty of Benjamin Moore OC-42 Old Prairie and transform your space into a sanctuary of comfort and style.

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What are Benjamin Moore Old Prairie undertones?

Old Prairie has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#E2E0D1

RGB code:

226, 224, 209

Is Benjamin Moore Old Prairie OC-42 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 53°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

OC-42 Old Prairie HSL code: 53, 23%, 85%

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.

How light temperature affects Old Prairie

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Old Prairie:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Old Prairie with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

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LRV of Old Prairie

Old Prairie has an LRV of 72.22% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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 72.22%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#E2E0D1
RGB Decimal	226, 224, 209
RGB Percent	88.63%, 87.84%, 81.96%
HSV	Hue: 53° Saturation: 7.52% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(53, 23, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 7.52 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 222.888 I: 6.012 Q: -4.245
XYZ	X: 69.526 Y: 74.084 Z: 70.941
CIE Lab	L:88.962 a:-1.911 b:7.585
CIE Luv	L:88.962 u:1.985 v:11.683
Decimal	14868689
Hunter Lab	86.072, -6.44, 11.383