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Benjamin Moore Carried Away 849

Carried Away

Benjamin Moore

849

About Carried Away by Benjamin Moore

Carried Away 849 by Benjamin Moore is a light cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 81% and hue near 144° for steady results across rooms. Works well in bright rooms, baths, or clean modern spaces. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 80.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #d9ede1

RGB: 217, 237, 225

Hue144°

Saturation36%

Lightness89%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Carried Away 849 a warm or cool color?
Carried Away by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Carried Away?
Carried Away sits in the green family. Its hue is about 144°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Carried Away?
Brightness is about 81%. Saturation is around 36%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 89%. Hue is close to 144°. The hex value is #d9ede1. The RGB value is 217, 237, 225.
Is Carried Away better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Carried Away has brightness around 81%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Carried Away?
You can match Carried Away 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 Carried Away work best in a home?
Carried Away is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Carried Away compare to a pure white paint?
Carried Away is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light 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 Carried Away in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Carried Away. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.