Benjamin Moore

Florentine Plaster

CC-520 / 976, AC-1

Florentine Plaster is a mid-tone neutral with olive and khaki undertones. Its LRV of 52.71 places it near the center of the light-dark range. The undertone structure allows subtle shifts depending on adjacent colors.

It is commonly used in living areas, halls, and kitchens. It pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Swiss Coffee. Deeper contrasts like Newburg Green or Hale Navy emphasize depth, while Pale Oak or Grant Beige maintain a cohesive neutral scheme.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-520 / 976, AC-1

Collection

Designer Classics

Florentine Plaster 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 Florentine Plaster under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Florentine Plaster under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

74%

Light

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

52.7

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

#CAC4B0

RGB Decimal

202, 196, 176

RGB Percent

79.2%, 76.9%, 69.0%

HSL

46.2, 19.7%, 74.1%

HSV

46.2, 12.9%, 79.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.0%, 12.9%, 20.8%

YIQ

195.5, 10.0, -5.0

XYZ

51.93, 55.17, 48.99

CIE Lab

79.14, -1.32, 10.78

CIE Luv

79.14, 4.67, 15.85

Hunter Lab

74.28, -1.25, 9.59

Decimal

13288624

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Florentine Plaster Olive Gray Ivy League Sage

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Florentine Plaster Weathered White Snowed In Pearly Gates

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Florentine Plaster Blue Viola A Month of Sundays White Heaven

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Florentine Plaster Chinese Jade Gobi Desert Healing Aloe

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Florentine Plaster Gobi Desert Victoriana Lighthearted Rose

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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