ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blue Ridge Mountains (1043) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Wainscot (No.55). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 15.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #826849 |
| RGB | 130, 104, 73 |
| HSL | 33°, 28%, 40% |
About Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains (1043) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 15, Blue Ridge Mountains absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blue Ridge Mountains'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. Next to Weathered Oak (1050), it's cooler.
How Blue Ridge Mountains changes with the light
Blue Ridge Mountains 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
Blue Ridge Mountains's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Blue Ridge Mountains 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 Blue Ridge Mountains can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Blue Ridge Mountains will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Blue Ridge Mountains in real homes
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Blue Ridge Mountains 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
Closest available · ΔE 10.2
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 12.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blue Ridge Mountains questions
What undertone does Blue Ridge Mountains have?
Blue Ridge Mountains has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Blue Ridge Mountains's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Blue Ridge Mountains a light or dark color?
Blue Ridge Mountains has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Blue Ridge Mountains absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Blue Ridge Mountains in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blue Ridge Mountains?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blue Ridge Mountains's undertone.
Where does Blue Ridge Mountains work best?
Blue Ridge Mountains works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 15, Blue Ridge Mountains absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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