ColorplanBenjamin Moore Alpaca (1074) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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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 | 60.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDC9AC |
| RGB | 221, 201, 172 |
| HSL | 36°, 42%, 77% |
About Alpaca
Alpaca (1074) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, Alpaca has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Alpaca'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. Next to Harmony (AF-90), it's warmer.
How Alpaca changes with the light
Alpaca 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
Alpaca's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Alpaca 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 Alpaca can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Alpaca will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Alpaca in real homes
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Alpaca 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
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Ivoire (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: String (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Alpaca questions
What undertone does Alpaca have?
Alpaca has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Alpaca's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Alpaca a light or dark color?
Alpaca has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Alpaca has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Alpaca in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softer Tan SW 6141 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (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 Alpaca?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Alpaca's undertone.
Where does Alpaca work best?
Alpaca works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Alpaca has visible color without darkening a room much.
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