ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baked Cumin (1062) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 33. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). 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 | 33.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B6976C |
| RGB | 182, 151, 108 |
| HSL | 35°, 34%, 57% |
About Baked Cumin
Baked Cumin (1062) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 33, Baked Cumin 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 Baked Cumin'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 Tyler Taupe (HC-43), it's warmer.
How Baked Cumin changes with the light
Baked Cumin 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
Baked Cumin's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baked Cumin 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 Baked Cumin can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baked Cumin will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baked Cumin in real homes
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Baked Cumin 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 5.3
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baked Cumin questions
What undertone does Baked Cumin have?
Baked Cumin has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baked Cumin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baked Cumin a light or dark color?
Baked Cumin has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Baked Cumin 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 Baked Cumin in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baked Cumin?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baked Cumin's undertone.
Where does Baked Cumin work best?
Baked Cumin works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 33, Baked Cumin 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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