ColorplanBenjamin Moore Adobe Beige (1128) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 57.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8C4AB |
| RGB | 216, 196, 171 |
| HSL | 33°, 37%, 76% |
About Adobe Beige
Adobe Beige (1128) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Adobe Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Adobe Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cocoa Sand (1122); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Adobe Beige changes with the light
Adobe Beige has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Adobe Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Adobe Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Adobe Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Adobe Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Adobe Beige in real homes
Photos people have shared of Adobe Beige in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Adobe Beige equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Softer Tan (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Toasted Cashew (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Compare and explore
Adobe Beige questions
What undertone does Adobe Beige have?
Adobe Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Adobe Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Adobe Beige a light or dark color?
Adobe Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Adobe Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Adobe Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Kilim Beige SW 6106 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Adobe Beige?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Adobe Beige's undertone.
Where does Adobe Beige work best?
Adobe Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Adobe Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.