Benjamin Moore Vanilla Ice Cream / 2154-70 / OC-90

Official page:Vanilla Ice Cream OC-90
Code:OC-90
Name:Vanilla Ice Cream
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Vanilla Ice Cream?

Step into a world of warmth and comfort with Benjamin Moore's OC-90 Vanilla Ice Cream. This inviting shade envelops your space in a soft, creamy embrace, invoking a sense of serenity and tranquility. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and nurseries, OC-90 creates a soothing ambiance that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation. Infuse your home with a touch of timeless elegance with this versatile and delightful hue that effortlessly complements both traditional and contemporary décor styles. Let OC-90 Vanilla Ice Cream transform your space into a sanctuary of calm and beauty.

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What are Benjamin Moore Vanilla Ice Cream undertones?

The undertones of Vanilla Ice Cream can be accurately described as a Yellow and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

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RGB code:

250, 243, 224

Is Benjamin Moore Vanilla Ice Cream OC-90 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 44° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-90 Vanilla Ice Cream HSL code: 44, 72%, 93%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • 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.
  • Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • 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

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Vanilla Ice Cream

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Vanilla Ice Cream:

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 Vanilla Ice Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Soft Jazz and Nile Blue.

LRV of Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream has an LRV of 86.77% 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 86.77%, 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#FAF3E0Copy color code
RGB Decimal250, 243, 224Copy color code
RGB Percent98.04%, 95.29%, 87.84%Copy color code
HSVHue: 44° Saturation: 10.4% Value: 98.04%Copy color code
HSLhsl(44, 72, 93)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.8 Yellow: 10.4 Key: 1.96Copy color code
YIQY: 242.927 I: 10.277 Q: -4.432Copy color code
XYZX: 84.927 Y: 89.808 Z: 83.362Copy color code
CIE LabL:95.917 a:-0.816 b:9.997Copy color code
CIE LuvL:95.917 u:5.126 v:15.173Copy color code
Decimal16446432Copy color code
Hunter Lab94.767, -5.877, 14.183Copy color code