What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie undertone is #E5DBCE .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie?

RGB code is 229, 219, 206 . 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 Peau de Soie AF-60

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie AF-60 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-60 Peau de Soie is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie undertone color.

Official page:	Peau de Soie AF-60
Code:	AF-60
Name:	Peau de Soie
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie?

Experience the luxurious elegance of Benjamin Moore AF-60 Peau de Soie (PdS) enveloping your living room in a soothing cocoon of timeless sophistication. The ethereal tones of PdS effortlessly elevate your bedroom into a serene sanctuary, inviting relaxation and tranquility. This versatile hue lends a touch of refinement to your home office, inspiring creativity and focus. Transform your dining room with the subtle grandeur of PdS, creating a space where cherished memories are shared and celebrated. Discover the understated beauty of Benjamin Moore AF-60 Peau de Soie in any room, and let its charm and grace infuse your home with understated glamour.

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What are Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#E5DBCE

RGB code:

229, 219, 206

Is Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie AF-60 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-60 Peau de Soie HSL code: 34, 31%, 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.

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 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 Peau de Soie

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 Peau de Soie:

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

AF-60
Peau de Soie

Darker shades

AF-60
Peau de Soie

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 Peau de Soie with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

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LRV of Peau de Soie

Peau de Soie has an LRV of 70.71% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 70.71%, 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	#E5DBCE
RGB Decimal	229, 219, 206
RGB Percent	89.80%, 85.88%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 10.04% Value: 89.8%
HSL	hsl(34, 31, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.37 Yellow: 10.04 Key: 10.2
YIQ	Y: 220.508 I: 10.136 Q: -1.93
XYZ	X: 68.783 Y: 71.778 Z: 68.607
CIE Lab	L:87.862 a:1.222 b:7.611
CIE Luv	L:87.862 u:6.59 v:11.117
Decimal	15064014
Hunter Lab	84.722, -3.345, 11.293