Benjamin Moore Overcast / 1515 / Natural Elements / OC-43

What are Benjamin Moore Overcast undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Overcast OC-43 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 52° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-43 Overcast HSL code: 52, 26%, 83%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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

How light temperature affects Overcast

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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Overcast:

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

OC-43
Overcast

• OC-24
  Wind's Breath

  

• OC-30
  Gray Mist

  

• OC-19
  Seapearl

  

• OC-139
  Sea Wind

  

• OC-42
  Old Prairie

  

Darker shades

OC-43
Overcast

• AF-435
  Spa

  

• CSP-820
  Lichen Stone

  

• HC-96
  Richmond Gray

  

• 522
  Dried Parsley

  

• 521
  Nantucket Breeze

  

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 Overcast with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

OC-43
Overcast

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Overcast

Overcast has an LRV of 68.93% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DEDBC7
RGB Decimal	222, 219, 199
RGB Percent	87.06%, 85.88%, 78.04%
HSV	Hue: 52° Saturation: 10.36% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(52, 26, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.35 Yellow: 10.36 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 217.617 I: 8.215 Q: -5.589
XYZ	X: 65.763 Y: 70.317 Z: 64.125
CIE Lab	L:87.152 a:-2.389 b:10.205
CIE Luv	L:87.152 u:2.855 v:15.513
Decimal	14605255
Hunter Lab	83.855, -6.759, 13.358