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Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers 1214

Careless Whispers

Benjamin Moore

1214

About Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 60.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e8c6b0

RGB: 232, 198, 176

Hue24°

Saturation55%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Careless Whispers from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Careless Whispers

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Careless Whispers looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Careless Whispers 1214 a warm or cool color?
Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Careless Whispers?
Careless Whispers sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Careless Whispers?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 55%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #e8c6b0. The RGB value is 232, 198, 176.
Is Careless Whispers better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Careless Whispers has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Careless Whispers?
You can match Careless Whispers with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Careless Whispers work best in a home?
Careless Whispers works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Careless Whispers compare to a pure white paint?
Careless Whispers is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Careless Whispers in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Careless Whispers

Benjamin Moore

1214

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Careless Whispers in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Careless Whispers

Benjamin Moore

1214

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Careless Whispers. They add contrast without clashing.

Careless Whispers

Benjamin Moore

1214

Alternate Colors by other brands

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