ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barely Beige (CC-140) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 73.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9DDC5 |
| RGB | 233, 221, 197 |
| HSL | 40°, 45%, 84% |
About Barely Beige
Barely Beige (CC-140) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 73, Barely Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barely Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Gentle Cream (OC-96); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barely Beige changes with the light
Barely Beige has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Barely Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barely Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Barely Beige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Barely Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Barely Beige in real homes
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Barely Beige 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Lime White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Delicate Lace (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barely Beige questions
What undertone does Barely Beige have?
Barely Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barely Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barely Beige a light or dark color?
Barely Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Barely Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Barely Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Navajo White 22 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barely Beige?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Barely Beige's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Barely Beige work best?
Barely Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Barely Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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