ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baffin Island (CC-270) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Fawn (No.10) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 47.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C1B697 |
| RGB | 193, 182, 151 |
| HSL | 44°, 25%, 67% |
About Baffin Island
Baffin Island (CC-270) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Baffin Island has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baffin Island'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 Coastal Path (AF-380), it's cooler.
How Baffin Island changes with the light
Baffin Island 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
Baffin Island's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baffin Island 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 Baffin Island can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baffin Island will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baffin Island in real homes
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Baffin Island 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.
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Baffin Island questions
What undertone does Baffin Island have?
Baffin Island has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baffin Island's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baffin Island a light or dark color?
Baffin Island has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Baffin Island has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Baffin Island in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Fawn No.10 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baffin Island?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baffin Island's undertone.
Where does Baffin Island work best?
Baffin Island works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Baffin Island has visible color without darkening a room much.
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