Benjamin Moore

Harp Strings

213

Harp Strings is a soft yellow with warm undertones and moderate saturation that prevents it from appearing too bright or acidic. With an LRV of 71.86, this shade reflects substantial light, contributing to an open feel in interior spaces. The undertones lean warm without excessive orange, keeping the yellow clean.

This color works in kitchens, living rooms, or any space where added brightness and warmth are appropriate without overwhelming adjacent tones. Benjamin Moore White Dove and Simply White pair as clean neutrals, while Hale Navy and Newburg Green provide strong contrast for trim or accent elements.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

213

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Harp Strings 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 Harp Strings under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Harp Strings under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

70%

Highly Saturated

LRV

71.9

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

#F1E2AF

RGB Decimal

241, 226, 175

RGB Percent

94.5%, 88.6%, 68.6%

HSL

46.4, 70.2%, 81.6%

HSV

46.4, 27.4%, 94.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.2%, 27.4%, 5.5%

YIQ

224.7, 25.4, -12.7

XYZ

71.21, 76.19, 51.51

CIE Lab

89.95, -2.55, 26.83

CIE Luv

89.95, 12.03, 38.23

Hunter Lab

87.29, -2.54, 23.16

Decimal

15852207

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Harp Strings Tainted Gold Goldfield Golden Hour

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Harp Strings Halifax Cream Painter's Canvas Line Dried

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Harp Strings Riverdale Green Pale Satin Peach Citra Lime

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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