Benjamin Moore

Old Soul

CSP-65

Old Soul from Benjamin Moore is a warm mid-tone neutral with a subtle gray undertone and a Light Reflectance Value of 49.54. This balanced reflectance allows it to function in both naturally lit and artificially lit rooms, including living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. Its warmth comes through without being overtly yellow or orange.

White Dove and Classic Gray pair well as lighter accents, while Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy provide deeper contrast. Soft Fern or Pink Damask can be introduced for a muted complementary accent.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-65

Collection

Color Stories

Old Soul 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 Old Soul under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Old Soul under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

49.5

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

#C4BAAB

RGB Decimal

196, 186, 171

RGB Percent

76.9%, 72.9%, 67.1%

HSL

36.0, 17.5%, 72.0%

HSV

36.0, 12.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.1%, 12.8%, 23.1%

YIQ

187.3, 10.8, -2.6

XYZ

47.67, 49.79, 45.63

CIE Lab

75.94, 0.97, 8.86

CIE Luv

75.94, 6.80, 12.62

Hunter Lab

70.56, 0.91, 7.83

Decimal

12892843

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Old Soul Turret Roscoe Village Oak Leaf Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Old Soul Windfresh White Snowbound New House White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Old Soul Blue Beard Smokey Lilac Angelic Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Old Soul Understory Rosy Linen Composed

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Old Soul Rosy Linen Cinder Rose Decanting

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

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