Benjamin Moore Pure Essence 638

What are Benjamin Moore Pure Essence undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Pure Essence 638 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 137° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

638 Pure Essence HSL code: 137, 27%, 82%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Pure Essence

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pure Essence:

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

638
Pure Essence

• 625
  Feather Green

  

• 624
  Bath Salts

  

Darker shades

638
Pure Essence

• 626
  Etched Glass

  

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 Pure Essence with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 317, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Velvet Cloak.

638
Pure Essence

• 2072-20
  Black Raspberry

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• 1378
  Lazy Afternoon

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 2072-70
  Raspberry Ice

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

• 1372
  Ultra Violet

  

LRV of Pure Essence

Pure Essence has an LRV of 66.27% 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	#C4DDCB
RGB Decimal	196, 221, 203
RGB Percent	76.86%, 86.67%, 79.61%
HSV	Hue: 137° Saturation: 11.31% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(137, 27, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.31 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 8.14 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 211.473 I: -9.113 Q: -10.89
XYZ	X: 59.398 Y: 67.76 Z: 66.433
CIE Lab	L:85.886 a:-11.686 b:6.035
CIE Luv	L:85.886 u:-12.848 v:11.09
Decimal	12901835
Hunter Lab	82.316, -15.251, 9.771