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Candlelit Dinner 295
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated yellow (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Candlelit Dinner sits at L* 94.1, a* -2.3, b* 21.3. Its hue angle is 96° and its chroma is 21.5, so it reads as an outright yellow rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 88%.
LRV 81.2: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 81.2, Candlelit Dinner is lighter than 94% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Candlelit Dinner
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily | SW 6693 | 1.50 | Very close | |
| Pineapple Cream | SW 1668 | 1.81 | Very close | |
| Daybreak | SW 6700 | 1.82 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Candlelit Dinner
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion Tea | T15-9 | 0.89 | Practically identical | |
| Garlic Clove | 390C-2 | 1.02 | Very close | |
| Twinkle | 390A-3 | 1.39 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Sunshine | 345 | 0.86 | Practically identical | |
| Lighthouse | 2018-60 | 0.88 | Practically identical | |
| America's Heartland | 197 | 1.16 | Very close | |
| Royal Linen | 931 | 1.17 | Very close | |
| Cashmere | 930 | 1.35 | Very close | |
| Birdhouse | 316 | 1.42 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Cotton Tail 2155-70 · lighter, LRV 86.1
- Aspen White 2027-70 · lighter, LRV 87.7
- Lightning White 2019-70 · lighter, LRV 86.5
- Westchester Tan 246 · darker, LRV 78.0
- Linen Sand 2151-60 · darker, LRV 78.2
- Cameo White 915 · darker, LRV 77.9
Colors that go with Candlelit Dinner
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Windmill Wings 2067-60 · complementary (180°)
- Peach Stone 094 · analogous (−30°)
- Neon Celery 2031-60 · analogous (+30°)
- Blue Seafoam 2056-60 · triadic (120°)
- Valentine's Day 2077-60 · triadic (240°)
Candlelit Dinner vs popular colors
- Windham Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-6, ΔE 2.2) is darker (LRV 79.0 vs 81.2), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 3.8) is darker (LRV 76.6 vs 81.2), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Philadelphia Cream (Benjamin Moore HC-30, ΔE 4.0) is darker (LRV 69.1 vs 81.2), more red/pink.