Benjamin Moore Whirlpool / CC-910 / 1436

What are Benjamin Moore Whirlpool undertones?

The undertone of Whirlpool can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Whirlpool 1436 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 192° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1436 Whirlpool HSL code: 192, 8%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Whirlpool

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Whirlpool:

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

1436
Whirlpool

• 2119-70
  Full Moon

  

• 2127-70
  Cascade White

  

Darker shades

1436
Whirlpool

• 2124-50
  Bunny Gray

  

• 1612
  Pelican Gray

  

• 1592
  Blue Springs

  

• 1626
  Gentle Gray

  

• CW-650
  Palace Pearl

  

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 Whirlpool with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1436
Whirlpool

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Whirlpool

Whirlpool has an LRV of 74.59% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DEE2E3
RGB Decimal	222, 226, 227
RGB Percent	87.06%, 88.63%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 192° Saturation: 2.2% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(192, 8, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.2 Magenta: 0.44 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 224.918 I: -2.705 Q: -0.535
XYZ	X: 71.182 Y: 75.468 Z: 83.469
CIE Lab	L:89.612 a:-1.162 b:-0.953
CIE Luv	L:89.612 u:-2.287 v:-1.255
Decimal	14607075
Hunter Lab	86.872, -5.766, 3.843