Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow HC-4

What are Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow undertones?

The undertone of Hawthorne Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow HC-4 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 45° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-4 Hawthorne Yellow HSL code: 45, 80%, 80%

• 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 Hawthorne Yellow

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 Hawthorne Yellow:

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

HC-4
Hawthorne Yellow

• 169
  Aura

  

• OC-107
  Antiquity

  

• 346
  Yellow Lilies

  

• 163
  Somerset Peach

  

• CW-275
  Ludwell White

  

Darker shades

HC-4
Hawthorne Yellow

• 299
  Firefly

  

• 348
  Inner Glow

  

• 298
  Broadway Lights

  

• 180
  Beverly Hills

  

• 284
  Copacabana

  

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 Hawthorne Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues and Purple Lace.

HC-4
Hawthorne Yellow

• 804
  Chicago Blues

  

• 2068-60
  Purple Lace

  

• CW-625
  Prussian Blue

  

• 812
  Blueberry Hill

  

• 2061-20
  Champion Cobalt

  

• 811
  Old Glory

  

• CSP-555
  Waterloo

  

LRV of Hawthorne Yellow

Hawthorne Yellow has an LRV of 74.45% 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	#f5e1a4
RGB Decimal	245, 225, 164
RGB Percent	96.08%, 88.24%, 64.31%
HSV	Hue: 45° Saturation: 33.06% Value: 96.08%
HSL	hsl(45, 80, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.16 Yellow: 33.06 Key: 3.92
YIQ	Y: 224.026 I: 31.52 Q: -14.752
XYZ	X: 71.283 Y: 75.946 Z: 46.016
CIE Lab	L:89.834 a:-1.907 b:32.384
CIE Luv	L:89.834 u:15.884 v:44.992
Decimal	16114084
Hunter Lab	87.147, -6.501, 29.696