Benjamin Moore Suntan Yellow 2155-50

What are Benjamin Moore Suntan Yellow undertones?

The undertone of Suntan Yellow can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Suntan Yellow 2155-50 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2155-50 Suntan Yellow HSL code: 40, 92%, 80%

• 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 Suntan Yellow

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 Suntan Yellow:

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

2155-50
Suntan Yellow

• 142
  Pineapple Smoothy

  

• 303
  Old World Romance

  

• 148
  Porter Ranch Cream

  

• 2155-60
  Cream Yellow

  

• 297
  Golden Honey

  

Darker shades

2155-50
Suntan Yellow

• 313
  Golden Groves

  

• 307
  Corn Husk

  

• 312
  Crowne Hill Yellow

  

• 305
  Country Comfort

  

• 172
  Sunny Days

  

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 Suntan Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Faded Denim and Swiss Blue.

2155-50
Suntan Yellow

• 795
  Faded Denim

  

• 815
  Swiss Blue

  

• 2066-10
  Blue

  

• 2063-50
  Blue Marguerite

  

• 2067-50
  Summer Blue

  

• 2067-60
  Windmill Wings

  

• 789
  Sea to Shining Sea

  

LRV of Suntan Yellow

Suntan Yellow has an LRV of 70.45% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FBDC9F
RGB Decimal	251, 220, 159
RGB Percent	98.43%, 86.27%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 36.65% Value: 98.43%
HSL	hsl(40, 92, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.35 Yellow: 36.65 Key: 1.57
YIQ	Y: 222.315 I: 38.075 Q: -12.426
XYZ	X: 71.636 Y: 74.202 Z: 43.34
CIE Lab	L:89.018 a:2.361 b:33.944
CIE Luv	L:89.018 u:23.279 v:45.862
Decimal	16506015
Hunter Lab	86.14, -2.302, 30.467