ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barley (CC-180) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Banana Cream (SW 6673), Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). 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 | 69.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDD7A4 |
| RGB | 237, 215, 164 |
| HSL | 42°, 67%, 79% |
About Barley
Barley (CC-180) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 69, Barley has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barley'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 Vellum (CC-200); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barley changes with the light
Barley 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
Barley's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barley 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 Barley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Barley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Barley in real homes
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Barley 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
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Dorset Cream (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barley questions
What undertone does Barley have?
Barley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barley a light or dark color?
Barley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Barley has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Barley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Banana Cream SW 6673 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barley?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barley's undertone.
Where does Barley work best?
Barley works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Barley has visible color without darkening a room much.
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