ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bayshore Beige (1079) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531), Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 68.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E5D5C3 |
| RGB | 229, 213, 195 |
| HSL | 32°, 40%, 83% |
About Bayshore Beige
Bayshore Beige (1079) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 68, Bayshore Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bayshore 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 Old Country (OC-76); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bayshore Beige changes with the light
Bayshore 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
Bayshore Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bayshore 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 Bayshore Beige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bayshore Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bayshore Beige in real homes
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Bayshore 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
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Natural Tan (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bayshore Beige questions
What undertone does Bayshore Beige have?
Bayshore Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bayshore Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bayshore Beige a light or dark color?
Bayshore Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Bayshore Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bayshore Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Canvas Tan SW 7531 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bayshore Beige?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bayshore Beige's undertone.
Where does Bayshore Beige work best?
Bayshore Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 68, Bayshore Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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