Benjamin Moore Vanilla Cookie 372

What are Benjamin Moore Vanilla Cookie undertones?

The undertone of Vanilla Cookie 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Vanilla Cookie 372 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 49° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

372 Vanilla Cookie HSL code: 49, 67%, 89%

• 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 Vanilla Cookie

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 Vanilla Cookie:

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

372
Vanilla Cookie

• OC-85
  Mayonnaise

  

• 928
  Featherbed

  

• 211
  Fresh Air

  

• 183
  Morning Light

  

• OC-91
  Ivory Tusk

  

Darker shades

372
Vanilla Cookie

• CSP-905
  Melted Butter

  

• OC-106
  Man on the Moon

  

• 369
  Mulholland Yellow

  

• 276
  Cambridge Heights

  

• 368
  City Scape Morning

  

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 Vanilla Cookie with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as Benjamin Moore North Sea and Lavender Secret.

372
Vanilla Cookie

• CC-932
  North Sea

  

• 1415
  Lavender Secret

  

• 1419
  Persian Violet

  

• 2068-30
  Scandinavian Blue

  

• 2068-20
  Grape Gum

  

• 829
  Sunrise

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

LRV of Vanilla Cookie

Vanilla Cookie has an LRV of 82.54% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F6EFD1
RGB Decimal	246, 239, 209
RGB Percent	96.47%, 93.73%, 81.96%
HSV	Hue: 49° Saturation: 15.04% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(49, 67, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.85 Yellow: 15.04 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 237.673 I: 13.812 Q: -7.855
XYZ	X: 80.379 Y: 85.93 Z: 72.656
CIE Lab	L:94.283 a:-2.525 b:15.372
CIE Luv	L:94.283 u:5.78 v:23.151
Decimal	16183249
Hunter Lab	92.699, -7.444, 18.418