Mellow Heather 1

Mid Century Modern · Living Room · Curation score 95/100

Anchored by Gemstone on the walls, with Franklin White trim and a Mellow Heather 1 accent — a 50 / 30 / 20 split.

Made for

• Room: Living Room
• Period: Mid Century Modern
• Lighting: Mixed daylight
• Mood: Considered, layered
• Temperature: Warm-leaning
• Average LRV: 59

Why this works

• LRV spread (16.8 → 80.9): 64.1-point range across 5 colours — proper architectural contrast.
• Warmth balance (3 warm · 0 cool): Built around warm tones with no cool ballast.
• Undertone harmony (Aligned): 3 of 5 carry a warm inflection — they speak the same language.

What each colour does

Wall — Gemstone (Benjamin Moore 265, LRV 44.1, warm yellow undertone). The main hero of the scheme — fills your largest surface.

Companion — Savory Cream (Benjamin Moore 2105-70, LRV 76.13, warm pink undertone). Use on the wall in a hallway or adjacent room for a continuous scheme, or as a second wall colour in the same room.

Accent — Mellow Heather 1 (Dulux, LRV 16.8, neutral violet undertone). For smaller surfaces — doors, alcoves, picture rails, a feature joinery piece.

Trim — Franklin White (Benjamin Moore CW-200, LRV 78.99, warm yellow undertone). Skirting, architraves, frames. Usually pale, lets the main colours breathe.

Ceiling — Mallow White (Dulux Heritage, LRV 80.9, neutral grey undertone). Recommended ceiling colour for this scheme.

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