ColorplanBenjamin Moore Avant Garde (272) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 41.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C1A977 |
| RGB | 193, 169, 119 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 61% |
About Avant Garde
Avant Garde (272) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 41, Avant Garde has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Avant Garde'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. Next to Summerdale Gold (HC-17), it's cooler.
How Avant Garde changes with the light
Avant Garde 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
Avant Garde's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Avant Garde 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 Avant Garde can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Avant Garde will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Avant Garde in real homes
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Avant Garde 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 5.6
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Avant Garde questions
What undertone does Avant Garde have?
Avant Garde has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Avant Garde's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Avant Garde a light or dark color?
Avant Garde has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Avant Garde has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Avant Garde in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Avant Garde?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Avant Garde's undertone.
Where does Avant Garde work best?
Avant Garde works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Avant Garde has visible color without darkening a room much.
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