Benjamin Moore

Natural Linen

966 / CC-90

Benjamin Moore Natural Linen (966) is a sandy neutral with yellow-green undertones that give it a warm but grounded character. With an LRV of 59.84, it lands in the upper-mid range of light reflectance, bright enough for main walls yet noticeably warmer than a typical off-white. The yellow component can become more visible under incandescent lighting.

Dune White (968) and White Heron (OC-57) work as trim or ceiling companions, while Ocean Floor (1630) adds a dark grounding element. Stormy Monday (2112-50) introduces a cooler gray contrast, and Woodacres (1020) extends its earthy range.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

966 / CC-90

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Natural Linen in Real Homes (6 Photos)

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Natural Linen 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 Natural Linen under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Natural Linen under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

78%

Light

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

59.8

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

#D7CDB7

RGB Decimal

215, 205, 183

RGB Percent

84.3%, 80.4%, 71.8%

HSL

41.3, 28.6%, 78.0%

HSV

41.3, 14.9%, 84.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.7%, 14.9%, 15.7%

YIQ

205.5, 13.0, -4.8

XYZ

58.40, 61.53, 53.60

CIE Lab

82.66, -0.19, 12.19

CIE Luv

82.66, 7.20, 17.74

Hunter Lab

78.44, -0.18, 10.98

Decimal

14142903

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Natural Linen Yorkshire Tan Cool Camel Rustic Ranch

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Natural Linen Hint of Cream Cow's Milk Alabaster

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Natural Linen Hyacinth Tint Blue Pearl Vaguely Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Natural Linen Breezeway Reindeer Jaded Lime

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Natural Linen Reindeer Pink Attraction Delightful

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