ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baby Turtle (515) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sage (SW 2860) and Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 39.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4A985 |
| RGB | 180, 169, 133 |
| HSL | 46°, 24%, 61% |
About Baby Turtle
Baby Turtle (515) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 40, Baby Turtle absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Turtle'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 Danville Tan (HC-91); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Baby Turtle changes with the light
Baby Turtle 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
Baby Turtle's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baby Turtle 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 Baby Turtle can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baby Turtle will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baby Turtle in real homes
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Baby Turtle 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baby Turtle questions
What undertone does Baby Turtle have?
Baby Turtle has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Turtle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baby Turtle a light or dark color?
Baby Turtle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Baby Turtle absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Baby Turtle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baby Turtle?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baby Turtle's undertone.
Where does Baby Turtle work best?
Baby Turtle works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Baby Turtle absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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