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BM Concord Ivory Kitchen Wall Molding
BM Concord Ivory Kitchen Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 63.3), kitchen layout for 6, 8, 10 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut kits.
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Overview
BM Concord Ivory (HC-12) is a light yellow-beige with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 63.3. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.38:1, which gives almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look); painted tone-on-tone, the picture frame pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Picture Frame layout on a 8 ft kitchen wall
Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 8 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 3 frames per row, each 26.7 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 23.53 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 10 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Keep molding off the backsplash area and use a scrubbable paint finish.
Building the picture frame pattern
Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.
Painting molding in BM Concord Ivory
Beiges pair naturally with warm white trim and wood floors.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BM Concord Ivory | Benjamin Moore | HC-12 | #E8CE8E | 63.3 | warm (yellow) | light | 1.38:1 | 10.71:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | BM Concord Ivory | #E8CE8E | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | Cream | #F2E8D2 | 1.26:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | Black | #1F1F1F | 10.71:1 | Dark trim for a graphic outline |
Kitchen wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout
| Wall width | Frames per row | Frame width | Frame height (upper / lower) | Molding incl. 10% waste | 240 cm sticks | Chair rail pieces (300 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | 2 | 30 in | 50 / 21 in | 16.65 m | 7 | 1 |
| 8 ft | 3 | 26.7 in | 50 / 21 in | 23.53 m | 10 | 1 |
| 10 ft | 4 | 25 in | 50 / 21 in | 30.4 m | 13 | 2 |
Cut list for a 8 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frame top and bottom (lower row) | 6 | 26.7 in |
| Frame sides (lower row) | 6 | 21 in |
| Frame sides (upper row) | 6 | 50 in |
| Frame top and bottom (upper row) | 6 | 26.7 in |
| Chair rail | 1 | 300 cm lengths |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITLiving Room Herringbone Pattern Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $235.00
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02 / KITFrench Step Corner Picture Frame Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut Peel and Stick Wall Molding
From $205.56
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03 / KITShaker Wall Paneling Kit, 75 mm Boards | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $250.00
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04 / KITBox Contemporary Wall Paneling Kit for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $595.00
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05 / KITPremium Ready-to-Assemble Picture Frame Wall Molding | Easy Installation
From $97.00
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06 / KITFlexible Arch Trim Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $83.40
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How much molding do I need for a 8 ft kitchen wall with picture frame frames?
About 23.53 m (77 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 10 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 3 frames per row, 26.7 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.
Is BM Concord Ivory warm or cool?
BM Concord Ivory has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a light yellow-beige. Its calculated LRV is 63.3, so it reflects a lot of light and keeps molding shadows soft.
Should trim be the same color as BM Concord Ivory walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds almost no contrast, so the molding reads through shadow alone (a tone-on-tone look) (1.38:1), and black trim gives 10.71:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a kitchen?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Keep molding off the backsplash area and use a scrubbable paint finish.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026