Benjamin Moore

First Light

2102-70

First Light is a pale pink with warm red undertones and minimal saturation. Its LRV of 75.86 places it among lighter wall colors that still register as tinted rather than white. The hue reads neutral in strong light and warmer in shadow.

It is commonly used in bedrooms or light-filled living spaces. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore warm whites such as White Dove and Swiss Coffee. Charcoal accents or muted greens like Carolina Gull add structure, while related blush or terracotta tones keep transitions subtle.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2102-70

Collection

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First Light in Real Homes (21 Photos)

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First Light 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 First Light under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore First Light under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

14°

Red Family

Lightness

90%

Light

Saturation

35%

Moderate

LRV

75.9

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

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

#EFE2DE

RGB Decimal

239, 226, 222

RGB Percent

93.7%, 88.6%, 87.1%

HSL

14.1, 34.7%, 90.4%

HSV

14.1, 7.1%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.4%, 7.1%, 6.3%

YIQ

229.4, 9.0, 1.5

XYZ

75.98, 78.02, 80.16

CIE Lab

90.79, 3.74, 3.52

CIE Luv

90.79, 7.76, 4.66

Hunter Lab

88.33, 3.80, 3.48

Decimal

15721182

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

First Light Castilian Pink Salmon Eggs Crushed Cinnamon

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

First Light Silky Smooth Tropical Sand Potpourri

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

First Light Ocean Breeze Heaven on Earth Spacious Skies

Analogous

Adjacent colors

First Light Cream Puff Barely Berry Glisten Green

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