Benjamin Moore

Candlelit Dinner

295

Candlelit Dinner is an ultra-pale yellow with warm undertones. Its LRV of 81.16 makes it very light and reflective. It suits kitchens, dining rooms, or hallways that need a soft warm tint.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Pale Oak for neutral balance. Windham Cream or Concord Ivory keep it warm, while Hale Navy adds contrast. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

295

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Candlelit Dinner in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Candlelit Dinner under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Candlelit Dinner under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

84%

Highly Saturated

LRV

81.2
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White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#FAEEC5
RGB Decimal
250, 238, 197
RGB Percent
98.0%, 93.3%, 77.3%
HSL
46.4, 84.1%, 87.6%
HSV
46.4, 21.2%, 98.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.8%, 21.2%, 2.0%
YIQ
236.9, 20.4, -10.3
XYZ
80.08, 85.50, 65.11
CIE Lab
94.10, -2.33, 21.33
CIE Luv
94.10, 9.49, 31.32
Hunter Lab
92.47, -2.37, 19.46
Decimal
16445125

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