Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash 311

Official page:Squish-Squash 311
Code:311
Name:Squish-Squash
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash?

Benjamin Moore 311, also known as Squish-Squash, is a vibrant and lively color that adds a pop of energy to any space. This hue pairs well with soft neutrals like warm beige and creamy off-white tones, creating a harmonious and balanced color scheme. Contrast the lively Squish-Squash with deep navy blues or rich forest greens for a bold and striking look. Incorporate touches of metallic gold or brass accents to enhance the warmth and vibrancy of Benjamin Moore 311 Squish-Squash in your interior design.

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What are Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash undertones?

Squish-Squash has a clear yellow 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:

#FDE7A5

RGB code:

253, 231, 165

Is Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash 311 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 45° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

311 Squish-Squash HSL code: 45, 96%, 82%

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 Squish-Squash

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Squish-Squash with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Benjamin Moore Windmill Wings and Patriot Blue.

LRV of Squish-Squash

Squish-Squash has an LRV of 77.56% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy 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 77.56%, 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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HEX#FDE7A5Copy color code
RGB Decimal253, 231, 165Copy color code
RGB Percent99.22%, 90.59%, 64.71%Copy color code
HSVHue: 45° Saturation: 34.78% Value: 99.22%Copy color code
HSLhsl(45, 96, 82)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.7 Yellow: 34.78 Key: 0.78Copy color code
YIQY: 230.054 I: 34.319 Q: -15.885Copy color code
XYZX: 75.876 Y: 80.754 Z: 47.177Copy color code
CIE LabL:92.022 a:-1.782 b:34.905Copy color code
CIE LuvL:92.022 u:17.457 v:48.284Copy color code
Decimal16639909Copy color code
Hunter Lab89.863, -6.543, 31.777Copy color code
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