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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1097

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Simple Pleasures 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 Simple Pleasures under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

39.0

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

#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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Simple Pleasures Down To Earth Pumpkin Spice Shaker Peg

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Simple Pleasures Blanched Almond First Crush Downy

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Simple Pleasures Enchanted Evening Miracle Elixir Promise Keeping

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Simple Pleasures Everglade Glen Ceremonial Ochre Whipped Pistachio

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Simple Pleasures Ceremonial Ochre Lush Rose Begonia

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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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