ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baywood Brown (1234) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081), Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon (No.28) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). 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 | 34.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B5988A |
| RGB | 181, 152, 138 |
| HSL | 20°, 23%, 63% |
About Baywood Brown
Baywood Brown (1234) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 34, Baywood Brown 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 Baywood Brown'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. It's very close to Whipped Mocha (CSP-350); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Baywood Brown changes with the light
Baywood Brown 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
Baywood Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baywood Brown 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 Baywood Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baywood Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baywood Brown in real homes
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Baywood Brown 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 3.2
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baywood Brown questions
What undertone does Baywood Brown have?
Baywood Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baywood Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baywood Brown a light or dark color?
Baywood Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Baywood Brown 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 Baywood Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon No.28 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baywood Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baywood Brown's undertone.
Where does Baywood Brown work best?
Baywood Brown works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Baywood Brown 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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