Benjamin Moore Vellum 207

What are Benjamin Moore Vellum undertones?

The undertone of Vellum 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Vellum 207 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 42° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

207 Vellum HSL code: 42, 61%, 77%

• 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 Vellum

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 Vellum:

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

207
Vellum

• OC-81
  Evening White

  

• AF-320
  Flawless

  

• OC-147
  Cameo White

  

• 220
  Yellow Bisque

  

• 246
  Westchester Tan

  

Darker shades

207
Vellum

• 208
  Da Vinci's Canvas

  

• 215
  Yosemite Yellow

  

• HC-8
  Dorset Gold

  

• HC-11
  Marblehead Gold

  

• HC-10
  Stuart Gold

  

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 Vellum with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Viola and Blue Orchid.

207
Vellum

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

• 2069-50
  Blue Orchid

  

• 2070-60
  Lavender Mist

  

• 839
  Old Blue Jeans

  

• 2061-10
  Deep Royal

  

• 825
  Blue Nova

  

• 2063-10
  Old Navy

  

LRV of Vellum

Vellum has an LRV of 63.25% 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	#E8D3A1
RGB Decimal	232, 211, 161
RGB Percent	90.98%, 82.75%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 30.6% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(42, 61, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.05 Yellow: 30.6 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 211.579 I: 28.581 Q: -11.118
XYZ	X: 63.006 Y: 66.32 Z: 43.191
CIE Lab	L:85.159 a:-0.066 b:27.461
CIE Luv	L:85.159 u:15.958 v:38.029
Decimal	15258529
Hunter Lab	81.437, -4.412, 25.561