Benjamin Moore Raccoon Hollow 978

What are Benjamin Moore Raccoon Hollow undertones?

The undertone of Raccoon Hollow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Raccoon Hollow 978 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

978 Raccoon Hollow HSL code: 37, 14%, 55%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Raccoon Hollow

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Raccoon Hollow:

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

978
Raccoon Hollow

• 1552
  River Reflections

  

• HC-105
  Rockport Gray

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

Darker shades

978
Raccoon Hollow

• 986
  Smoky Ash

  

• 979
  Stampede

  

• CC-574
  Mortar

  

• 1554
  Dash of Pepper

  

• HC-85
  Fairview Taupe

  

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 Raccoon Hollow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

978
Raccoon Hollow

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

LRV of Raccoon Hollow

Raccoon Hollow has an LRV of 28.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9D917D
RGB Decimal	157, 145, 125
RGB Percent	61.57%, 56.86%, 49.02%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 20.38% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(37, 14, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.64 Yellow: 20.38 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 146.308 I: 13.578 Q: -3.686
XYZ	X: 27.731 Y: 28.9 Z: 23.514
CIE Lab	L:60.693 a:1.05 b:12.238
CIE Luv	L:60.693 u:8.485 v:16.398
Decimal	10326397
Hunter Lab	53.759, -1.999, 11.698