Benjamin Moore

Desolate

OC-101 / 913

Desolate is an off-white with yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 80.53, placing it among higher-reflectance whites. The yellow-cream base gives it a slightly warm cast that distinguishes it from cooler whites in the same range. It reads as bright and open in well-lit rooms while maintaining a soft warmth.

Effective same-brand pairings include Benjamin Moore's Soft Chamois, Ballet White, Windham Cream, and Hale Navy for contrast. This color is well suited for walls, ceilings, and trim in minimalist or modern interiors.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

OC-101 / 913

Collection

Off White Collection

Desolate in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Desolate under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Desolate under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

89%

Light

Saturation

67%

Saturated

LRV

80.5
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Dark
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Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#F6EAD2
RGB Decimal
246, 234, 210
RGB Percent
96.5%, 91.8%, 82.4%
HSL
40.0, 66.7%, 89.4%
HSV
40.0, 14.6%, 96.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.9%, 14.6%, 3.5%
YIQ
234.9, 14.9, -5.0
XYZ
79.06, 83.09, 72.84
CIE Lab
93.05, 0.17, 13.10
CIE Luv
93.05, 8.45, 19.37
Hunter Lab
91.15, 0.17, 12.43
Decimal
16181970

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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