Benjamin Moore Windswept / 905 / Lily of the Valley / OC-94

What are Benjamin Moore Windswept undertones?

The undertone of Windswept 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Windswept OC-94 cool or warm?

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

OC-94 Windswept HSL code: 42, 63%, 92%

• 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

How light temperature affects Windswept

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Windswept:

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-94
Windswept

• OC-89
  Butter Pecan

  

• OC-85
  Mayonnaise

  

• OC-91
  Ivory Tusk

  

• 897
  Butterfield

  

Darker shades

OC-94
Windswept

• 2153-60
  Rich Cream

  

• AF-305
  Ylang Ylang

  

• 207
  Vellum

  

• 2152-50
  Golden Straw

  

• 920
  Honey Harbor

  

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 Windswept with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Nose and Hudson Bay.

OC-94
Windswept

• 1678
  Blue Nose

  

• 1680
  Hudson Bay

  

• 1433
  Blue Pearl

  

• 838
  Denim Wash

  

• 830
  Harlequin Blue

  

• CSP-565
  Indi Go-Go

  

• 1416
  Whispering Wind

  

LRV of Windswept

Windswept has an LRV of 83.76% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F7EFDC
RGB Decimal	247, 239, 220
RGB Percent	96.86%, 93.73%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 10.93% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(42, 63, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.24 Yellow: 10.93 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 239.226 I: 10.873 Q: -4.221
XYZ	X: 82.14 Y: 86.675 Z: 80.094
CIE Lab	L:94.6 a:-0.468 b:10.149
CIE Luv	L:94.6 u:5.727 v:15.294
Decimal	16248796
Hunter Lab	93.1, -5.437, 14.163