Benjamin Moore Sesame 381
| Official page: | Sesame 381 |
| Code: | 381 |
| Name: | Sesame |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sesame?
Step into a space adorned with Benjamin Moore 381 Sesame walls, exuding a warm and inviting charm. This versatile hue seamlessly combines with soft neutrals like cream or taupe, creating a soothing and sophisticated ambiance. For a pop of contrast, consider pairing it with deep rust, olive green, or navy accents to add depth and richness to the room. Benjamin Moore 381 Sesame serves as an excellent backdrop, allowing bold colors to shine while maintaining a harmonious balance within the space.
Sesame for bedroom
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Benjamin Moore 381 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Sesame reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sesame undertones?
The undertone of Sesame 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#DBD6A7
RGB code:
219, 214, 167
Is Benjamin Moore Sesame 381 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 54° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
381 Sesame HSL code: 54, 42%, 76%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- 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
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 Sesame
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 Sesame:
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
Darker shades
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 Sesame with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 234, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.
LRV of Sesame
Sesame has an LRV of 63.05% 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 63.05%, 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 | #DBD6A7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 214, 167 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 83.92%, 65.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 54° Saturation: 23.74% Value: 85.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 42, 76) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.28 Yellow: 23.74 Key: 14.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.137 I: 18.083 Q: -13.569 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.234 Y: 65.944 Z: 46.104 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.968 a:-5.731 b:23.899 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.968 u:5.544 v:34.643 | |
| Decimal | 14407335 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.206, -9.709, 23.183 | |
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