Benjamin Moore Rainforest Dew / Green Earth / 2146-50

What are Benjamin Moore Rainforest Dew undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Rainforest Dew 2146-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 57° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2146-50 Rainforest Dew HSL code: 57, 47%, 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 Rainforest Dew

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 Rainforest Dew:

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

2146-50
Rainforest Dew

• 2147-60
  Dark Linen

  

• OC-124
  Alpine White

  

• OC-127
  White Chocolate

  

• 379
  Hawthorne Green

  

Darker shades

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Rainforest Dew

• CSP-845
  Lime Sherbet

  

• 2146-40
  Pale Avocado

  

• 380
  Stanhope Yellow

  

• CSP-880
  Morning Walk

  

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 Rainforest Dew with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 237, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

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Rainforest Dew

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Rainforest Dew

Rainforest Dew has an LRV of 74.45% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E7E5BD
RGB Decimal	231, 229, 189
RGB Percent	90.59%, 89.80%, 74.12%
HSV	Hue: 57° Saturation: 18.18% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(57, 47, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.87 Yellow: 18.18 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 225.038 I: 14.046 Q: -12.025
XYZ	X: 70.158 Y: 76.703 Z: 59.239
CIE Lab	L:90.185 a:-5.818 b:19.804
CIE Luv	L:90.185 u:3.329 v:29.674
Decimal	15197629
Hunter Lab	87.58, -10.273, 21.202