ColorplanBenjamin Moore April Showers (1507) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball Shadow White (No.282) and Behr Silver Drop (790C-2). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 68.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DAD9C9 |
| RGB | 218, 217, 201 |
| HSL | 56°, 19%, 82% |
About April Showers
April Showers (1507) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 69, April Showers has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down April Showers'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 Morning Dew (OC-140); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How April Showers changes with the light
April Showers has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light April Showers will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
April Showers 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 April Showers close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
April Showers will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See April Showers in real homes
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April Showers 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
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Oyster White (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: School House White (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
April Showers questions
What undertone does April Showers have?
April Showers has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down April Showers's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is April Showers a light or dark color?
April Showers has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, April Showers has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to April Showers in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Shadow White No.282 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Silver Drop 790C-2 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with April Showers?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share April Showers's undertone.
Where does April Showers work best?
April Showers works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, April Showers has visible color without darkening a room much.
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