What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic undertone is #CAB9A8 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic?

RGB code is 202, 185, 168 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic 1018

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic 1018 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1018 Shabby Chic is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic undertone color.

Official page:	Shabby Chic 1018
Code:	1018
Name:	Shabby Chic
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic?

Benjamin Moore 1018 Shabby Chic is a soft, tranquil hue that exudes charm and sophistication. This understated color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like taupe and beige, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Embracing the subtle elegance of Benjamin Moore 1018 Shabby Chic, enhance your space with accents in shades of charcoal and ivory for a timeless and harmonious look. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, this versatile hue adds a touch of serenity and refinement to any interior. Explore the endless possibilities of incorporating Benjamin Moore 1018 Shabby Chic into your decor scheme for a space that feels effortlessly stylish and welcoming.

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What are Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic undertones?

Shabby Chic has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#CAB9A8

RGB code:

202, 185, 168

Is Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic 1018 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 30°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

1018 Shabby Chic HSL code: 30, 24%, 73%

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.

How light temperature affects Shabby Chic

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Shabby Chic:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Shabby Chic with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

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LRV of Shabby Chic

Shabby Chic has an LRV of 49.49% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 49.49%, 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	#CAB9A8
RGB Decimal	202, 185, 168
RGB Percent	79.22%, 72.55%, 65.88%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 16.83% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(30, 24, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.42 Yellow: 16.83 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 188.145 I: 15.593 Q: -1.694
XYZ	X: 48.773 Y: 50.083 Z: 44.133
CIE Lab	L:76.12 a:3.23 b:10.815
CIE Luv	L:76.12 u:11.275 v:14.924
Decimal	13285800
Hunter Lab	70.769, -0.826, 12.564