Benjamin Moore

Simple Pleasures

1097

Simple Pleasures sits at an LRV of 38.95, giving it a mid-tone depth that absorbs a moderate amount of light. It presents as a warm neutral with clear yellow undertones, reading as a muted gold-tan rather than a straightforward beige. Under warm artificial lighting the yellow base intensifies, while cooler daylight pulls it closer to a sandy tone.

It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Edgecomb Gray, Newburyport Blue, Hawthorne Yellow, and Weston Flax. This shade works on walls where a warm, grounding mid-tone is needed without introducing strong chromatic saturation.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1097

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Simple Pleasures in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

39.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C2A579
RGB Decimal
194, 165, 121
RGB Percent
76.1%, 64.7%, 47.5%
HSL
36.2, 37.4%, 61.8%
HSV
36.2, 37.6%, 76.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 14.9%, 37.6%, 23.9%
YIQ
168.7, 31.5, -7.6
XYZ
39.15, 39.76, 23.70
CIE Lab
69.30, 4.37, 26.76
CIE Luv
69.30, 21.43, 34.28
Hunter Lab
63.06, 3.98, 19.98
Decimal
12756345

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