ColorplanBenjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036), Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229) and Behr Wheat Bread (720C-3). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 56.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CFC4B7 |
| RGB | 207, 196, 183 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 76% |
About Alphano Beige
Alphano Beige (989) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 56, Alphano Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Alphano 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 Desert Light (1004); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Alphano Beige changes with the light
Alphano Beige has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Alphano Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Alphano Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Alphano Beige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Alphano Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Alphano Beige in real homes
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Alphano 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
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Worldly Gray (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Stirabout (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Sculptor Clay (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Alphano Beige questions
What undertone does Alphano Beige have?
Alphano Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Alphano Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Alphano Beige a light or dark color?
Alphano Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Alphano Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Alphano Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Accessible Beige SW 7036 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Elephant's Breath No.229 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Wheat Bread 720C-3 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Alphano Beige?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Alphano Beige's undertone.
Where does Alphano Beige work best?
Alphano Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 56, Alphano Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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