ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baker's Dozen (1216) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069), Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink (No.21) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Shell Pink (883).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CE9C7E |
| RGB | 206, 156, 126 |
| HSL | 23°, 45%, 65% |
About Baker's Dozen
Baker's Dozen (1216) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 38, Baker's Dozen 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 Baker's Dozen'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 Italianate (AF-215), it's cooler.
How Baker's Dozen changes with the light
Baker's Dozen 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
Baker's Dozen's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baker's Dozen 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 Baker's Dozen can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baker's Dozen will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baker's Dozen in real homes
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Baker's Dozen 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Naperon (ΔE 2.5)
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Baker's Dozen questions
What undertone does Baker's Dozen have?
Baker's Dozen has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baker's Dozen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baker's Dozen a light or dark color?
Baker's Dozen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Baker's Dozen 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 Baker's Dozen in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Ointment Pink No.21 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baker's Dozen?
Try Shell Pink (883) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baker's Dozen's undertone.
Where does Baker's Dozen work best?
Baker's Dozen works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Baker's Dozen 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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