ColorplanApproaching Autumn
CSP-1090 · Benjamin Moore
LRV 47 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Benjamin Moore Approaching Autumn (CSP-1090) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 46.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAAE85 |
| RGB | 218, 174, 133 |
| HSL | 29°, 53%, 69% |
About Approaching Autumn
Approaching Autumn (CSP-1090) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 47, Approaching Autumn has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Approaching Autumn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Creamy Custard (1145); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Approaching Autumn changes with the light
Approaching Autumn 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
Approaching Autumn's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Approaching Autumn 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 Approaching Autumn can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Approaching Autumn will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Approaching Autumn in real homes
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Approaching Autumn 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Approaching Autumn questions
What undertone does Approaching Autumn have?
Approaching Autumn has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Approaching Autumn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Approaching Autumn a light or dark color?
Approaching Autumn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Approaching Autumn has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Approaching Autumn in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Approaching Autumn?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Approaching Autumn's undertone.
Where does Approaching Autumn work best?
Approaching Autumn works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Approaching Autumn has visible color without darkening a room much.
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