Benjamin Moore White Chocolate OC-127
| Official page: | White Chocolate OC-127 |
| Code: | OC-127 |
| Name: | White Chocolate |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore White Chocolate?
Step into a refined world of elegance with Benjamin Moore OC-127 White Chocolate. This warm and inviting white hue exudes sophistication and charm, creating a timeless appeal in any space. Pair White Chocolate with soft hues like Benjamin Moore HC-172 Revere Pewter or Benjamin Moore HC-160 Knoxville Gray for a harmonious and soothing palette. For a more dramatic contrast, accentuate White Chocolate with bold shades like Benjamin Moore HC-166 Kendall Charcoal or Benjamin Moore HC-154 Hale Navy. Elevate your interior design with the versatile beauty of White Chocolate by Benjamin Moore.
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What are Benjamin Moore White Chocolate undertones?
The undertone of White Chocolate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#F5F3E3
RGB code:
245, 243, 227
Is Benjamin Moore White Chocolate OC-127 cool or warm?
With a hue of 53° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
OC-127 White Chocolate HSL code: 53, 47%, 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 White Chocolate
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore White Chocolate:
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
OC-127
White Chocolate
Darker shades
OC-127
White Chocolate
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 White Chocolate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.
LRV of White Chocolate
White Chocolate has an LRV of 86.83% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
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 86.83%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F5F3E3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 245, 243, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.08%, 95.29%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 53° Saturation: 7.35% Value: 96.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 47, 93) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.82 Yellow: 7.35 Key: 3.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 241.774 I: 6.333 Q: -4.556 | |
| XYZ | X: 83.569 Y: 89.06 Z: 85.44 | |
| CIE Lab | L:95.606 a:-2.055 b:7.951 | |
| CIE Luv | L:95.606 u:2.03 v:12.391 | |
| Decimal | 16118755 | |
| Hunter Lab | 94.372, -7.083, 12.382 |
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