Overcast
Benjamin Moore · OC-43
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The Analysis
Overcast is a balanced, desaturated greige that leans slightly green, which helps it ground a space without feeling clinical. With an LRV of 70, it reflects a significant amount of light, making it an excellent choice for brightening up rooms that feel a bit cramped or closed in.
It functions best as a sophisticated whole-home neutral or a primary wall colour. Because it is so subtle, it serves as a reliable canvas that allows your furniture and art to become the focal points of the room.
LRV 70History & Origin
This is a thoroughly modern, versatile neutral that fits well into contemporary design. It avoids the dated yellow undertones of older 'builder beige' paints, offering a clean, updated look.
How to Use It
It pairs beautifully with warm oak wood tones and matte black hardware for a high-contrast, modern look. Use it in living rooms or bedrooms to maintain a soft atmosphere; avoid pairing it with overly yellow-based whites, which can make the paint look dirty.
The Mood
This shade is inherently restful and steady, providing a neutral backdrop that doesn't demand your attention. It creates a calm, clean environment that reduces visual clutter, making it easy to live with on a day-to-day basis.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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