Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream CSP-815
| Official page: | Pistachio Ice Cream CSP-815 |
| Code: | CSP-815 |
| Name: | Pistachio Ice Cream |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream?
Elevate your space with the serene charm of Benjamin Moore CSP-815 Pistachio Ice Cream. This soft and delicate hue exudes a sense of tranquility and freshness, perfect for creating a calming atmosphere in any room. Pistachio Ice Cream pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as CSP-695 Cloud White and CSP-100 Pure White, enhancing the light and airy feel of your space. For a more dynamic look, consider combining it with accents in CSP-740 Rich Coral or CSP-715 Glacier Lake for a sophisticated and modern touch. Embrace the soothing essence of Pistachio Ice Cream and transform your home into a tranquil oasis.
Pistachio Ice Cream for bedroom
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Pistachio Ice Cream for living room
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Benjamin Moore CSP-815 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore CSP-815 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream undertones?
The undertone of Pistachio Ice Cream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DAD9BC
RGB code:
218, 217, 188
Is Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice Cream CSP-815 cool or warm?
With a hue of 58° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CSP-815 Pistachio Ice Cream HSL code: 58, 29%, 80%
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 green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, 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 Pistachio Ice 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:
| 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pistachio Ice 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
CSP-815
Pistachio Ice Cream
Darker shades
CSP-815
Pistachio Ice Cream
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 Pistachio Ice Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.
LRV of Pistachio Ice Cream
Pistachio Ice Cream has an LRV of 66.09% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 66.09%, 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 | #DAD9BC | |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 217, 188 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 85.10%, 73.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 58° Saturation: 13.76% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 29, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.46 Yellow: 13.76 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 213.993 I: 9.915 Q: -8.813 | |
| XYZ | X: 62.802 Y: 68.163 Z: 57.412 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.088 a:-4.54 b:14.437 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.088 u:2.161 v:21.842 | |
| Decimal | 14342588 | |
| Hunter Lab | 82.561, -8.701, 16.563 |
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