Benjamin Moore Timid White / 2148-60 / OC-39

Official page:Timid White OC-39
Code:OC-39
Name:Timid White
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Timid White?

Benjamin Moore's Timid White (OC-39) exudes a soft and delicate aesthetic that creates a tranquil atmosphere in any space. With its warm undertones and subtle elegance, Timid White is the perfect choice for a cozy bedroom, inviting living room, or chic dining area. This versatile color harmonizes beautifully with natural light, lending a timeless and sophisticated charm to any room it graces. Elevate your home with the serene beauty of Timid White, a color that effortlessly enhances the ambiance of your living spaces.

Benjamin Moore OC-39 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Benjamin Moore Timid White undertones?

Timid White 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:

#F2EEDD

RGB code:

242, 238, 221

Is Benjamin Moore Timid White OC-39 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 49°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

OC-39 Timid White HSL code: 49, 45%, 91%

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 Timid White

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 Timid White:

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 Timid White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Comet.

LRV of Timid White

Timid White has an LRV of 82.45% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all 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 82.45%, 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#F2EEDDCopy color code
RGB Decimal242, 238, 221Copy color code
RGB Percent94.90%, 93.33%, 86.67%Copy color code
HSVHue: 49° Saturation: 8.68% Value: 94.9%Copy color code
HSLhsl(49, 45, 91)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.65 Yellow: 8.68 Key: 5.1Copy color code
YIQY: 237.258 I: 7.846 Q: -4.444Copy color code
XYZX: 80.241 Y: 85.247 Z: 80.614Copy color code
CIE LabL:93.99 a:-1.534 b:8.706Copy color code
CIE LuvL:93.99 u:3.254 v:13.37Copy color code
Decimal15920861Copy color code
Hunter Lab92.33, -6.447, 12.864Copy color code
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