Benjamin Moore Seashell / 926 / OC-120

What are Benjamin Moore Seashell undertones?

The undertone of Seashell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Seashell OC-120 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 51° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-120 Seashell HSL code: 51, 34%, 89%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Seashell

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Seashell:

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

OC-120
Seashell

• OC-29
  Floral White

  

• OC-130
  Cloud White

  

• AF-35
  Vapor

  

• OC-133
  Ancient Ivory

  

• CSP-245
  Stoneware

  

Darker shades

OC-120
Seashell

• CW-440
  Gloucester Green

  

• OC-44
  Misty Air

  

• HC-174
  Lancaster Whitewash

  

• OC-144
  Lancaster White

  

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 Seashell with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

OC-120
Seashell

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Seashell

Seashell has an LRV of 79.82% 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	#ECE9D8
RGB Decimal	236, 233, 216
RGB Percent	92.55%, 91.37%, 84.71%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 8.47% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(51, 34, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.27 Yellow: 8.47 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 231.959 I: 7.251 Q: -4.656
XYZ	X: 76.123 Y: 81.069 Z: 76.585
CIE Lab	L:92.162 a:-1.884 b:8.622
CIE Luv	L:92.162 u:2.675 v:13.268
Decimal	15526360
Hunter Lab	90.038, -6.654, 12.596