ColorplanBenjamin Moore Aura (169) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Filtered Sunlight (2154-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 81.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7E7C5 |
| RGB | 247, 231, 197 |
| HSL | 41°, 76%, 87% |
About Aura
Aura (169) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81, Aura reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aura'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 Ludwell White (CW-275); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Aura changes with the light
Aura is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Aura's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Aura 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 Aura can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Aura will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Aura in real homes
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Aura 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 2.1
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Aura questions
What undertone does Aura have?
Aura has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aura's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Aura a light or dark color?
Aura has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Aura reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Aura in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Aura?
Try Filtered Sunlight (2154-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Aura's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Aura work best?
Aura works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Aura reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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