Benjamin Moore Prescott Green HC-140
| Official page: | Prescott Green HC-140 |
| Code: | HC-140 |
| Name: | Prescott Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Prescott Green?
Transform your space with the serene beauty of Benjamin Moore HC-140 Prescott Green. This versatile shade exudes a sense of tranquility, making it perfect for creating a peaceful retreat in any room. Pair Prescott Green with crisp white accents for a clean and modern look, or combine it with warm neutrals like Benjamin Moore OC-52 Gray Owl for a cozy and inviting feel. Whether you're looking to refresh your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, Prescott Green adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to any space. Elevate your interior design with this timeless color that pairs effortlessly with a range of complementary hues.
Prescott Green for living room
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Benjamin Moore HC-140 for bathroom
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Prescott Green for exterior
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Benjamin Moore Prescott Green reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Prescott Green undertones?
The undertone of Prescott Green can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BEC9B7
RGB code:
190, 201, 183
Is Benjamin Moore Prescott Green HC-140 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 97° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-140 Prescott Green HSL code: 97, 14%, 75%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Prescott Green
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Prescott Green:
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-140
Prescott Green
Darker shades
HC-140
Prescott Green
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 Prescott Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 277, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.
LRV of Prescott Green
Prescott Green has an LRV of 55.76% 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 55.76%, 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 | #BEC9B7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 190, 201, 183 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.51%, 78.82%, 71.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 97° Saturation: 8.96% Value: 78.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 14, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.47 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 8.96 Key: 21.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 195.659 I: -0.771 Q: -7.928 | |
| XYZ | X: 50.667 Y: 56.139 Z: 52.954 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.693 a:-7.055 b:7.707 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.693 u:-5.304 v:12.554 | |
| Decimal | 12503479 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.926, -10.414, 10.545 | |
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