Benjamin Moore

Sun Washed

2169-70

Sun Washed is a very light pink-orange blend with minimal saturation. An LRV of 84.17 allows it to reflect a large amount of light, making it suitable for bright interiors. It performs well in bedrooms and living spaces.

The color stays soft under most lighting conditions. It pairs well with Simply White and White Dove for balance. Sea Foam and Gray Owl maintain softness, while Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal add contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2169-70

Collection

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Sun Washed 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 Sun Washed under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sun Washed under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

23°

Red Family

Lightness

95%

Light

Saturation

86%

Highly Saturated

LRV

84.2
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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
#FDEEE5
RGB Decimal
253, 238, 229
RGB Percent
99.2%, 93.3%, 89.8%
HSL
22.5, 85.7%, 94.5%
HSV
22.5, 9.5%, 99.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.9%, 9.5%, 0.8%
YIQ
241.5, 11.8, 0.4
XYZ
85.23, 87.69, 86.56
CIE Lab
95.03, 3.57, 6.15
CIE Luv
95.03, 9.26, 8.67
Hunter Lab
93.64, 3.70, 6.12
Decimal
16641765

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