ColorplanBenjamin Moore Basking Ridge Beige (1158) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 60.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0C8B6 |
| RGB | 224, 200, 182 |
| HSL | 26°, 40%, 80% |
About Basking Ridge Beige
Basking Ridge Beige (1158) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Basking Ridge Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basking Ridge 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. Next to Raleigh Peach (CW-205), it's darker and cooler.
How Basking Ridge Beige changes with the light
Basking Ridge Beige 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
Basking Ridge Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Basking Ridge Beige 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 Basking Ridge Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Basking Ridge Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Basking Ridge Beige in real homes
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Basking Ridge 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
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Sand Dollar (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Scallop (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Basking Ridge Beige questions
What undertone does Basking Ridge Beige have?
Basking Ridge Beige has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Basking Ridge Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Basking Ridge Beige a light or dark color?
Basking Ridge Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Basking Ridge Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Basking Ridge Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Basking Ridge Beige?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Basking Ridge Beige's undertone.
Where does Basking Ridge Beige work best?
Basking Ridge Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 61, Basking Ridge Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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