Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30

What are Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 42° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-30 Philadelphia Cream HSL code: 42, 60%, 82%

• 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

How light temperature affects Philadelphia Cream

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream:

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

HC-30
Philadelphia Cream

• AF-40
  Lychee

  

• OC-87
  Capri Coast

  

• HC-32
  Standish White

  

• 204
  Woodmont Cream

  

• OC-81
  Evening White

  

Darker shades

HC-30
Philadelphia Cream

• 207
  Vellum

  

• 208
  Da Vinci's Canvas

  

• 220
  Yellow Bisque

  

• 215
  Yosemite Yellow

  

• 2152-40
  Golden Tan

  

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 Philadelphia Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue and Enchanted.

HC-30
Philadelphia Cream

• HC-156
  Van Deusen Blue

  

• 2070-50
  Enchanted

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

• 2069-50
  Blue Orchid

  

• 2070-60
  Lavender Mist

  

• 839
  Old Blue Jeans

  

• 2061-10
  Deep Royal

  

LRV of Philadelphia Cream

Philadelphia Cream has an LRV of 69.12% 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	#EDDDB7
RGB Decimal	237, 221, 183
RGB Percent	92.94%, 86.67%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 22.78% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(42, 60, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.75 Yellow: 22.78 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 221.452 I: 21.745 Q: -8.441
XYZ	X: 69.328 Y: 73.138 Z: 55.252
CIE Lab	L:88.513 a:-0.405 b:20.672
CIE Luv	L:88.513 u:11.885 v:29.667
Decimal	15588791
Hunter Lab	85.521, -4.959, 21.559