Benjamin Moore Yin Yang 824

What are Benjamin Moore Yin Yang undertones?

The undertone of Yin Yang 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Yin Yang 824 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 217° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

824 Yin Yang HSL code: 217, 26%, 54%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Yin Yang

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Yin Yang:

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

824
Yin Yang

• 1433
  Blue Pearl

  

• 830
  Harlequin Blue

  

• 823
  Steel Blue

  

Darker shades

824
Yin Yang

• 825
  Blue Nova

  

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 Yin Yang with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.

824
Yin Yang

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

LRV of Yin Yang

Yin Yang has an LRV of 23.2% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6A82A8
RGB Decimal	106, 130, 168
RGB Percent	41.57%, 50.98%, 65.88%
HSV	Hue: 217° Saturation: 36.9% Value: 65.88%
HSL	hsl(217, 26, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 36.9 Magenta: 22.62 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.12
YIQ	Y: 127.156 I: -26.513 Q: 6.749
XYZ	X: 20.992 Y: 21.856 Z: 40.148
CIE Lab	L:53.873 a:1.053 b:-22.944
CIE Luv	L:53.873 u:-13.242 v:-34.439
Decimal	6980264
Hunter Lab	46.75, -1.662, -18.192