ColorplanBenjamin Moore Boardwalk (CC-410) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Straw (No.52) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5B387 |
| RGB | 213, 179, 135 |
| HSL | 34°, 48%, 68% |
About Boardwalk
Boardwalk (CC-410) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 48, Boardwalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Boardwalk'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 Tawny Bisque (1110); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Boardwalk changes with the light
Boardwalk 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
Boardwalk's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Boardwalk will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Boardwalk in real homes
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Boardwalk 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 3.5
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Boardwalk questions
What undertone does Boardwalk have?
Boardwalk has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Boardwalk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Boardwalk a light or dark color?
Boardwalk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Boardwalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Boardwalk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Straw No.52 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (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 Boardwalk?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Boardwalk's undertone.
Where does Boardwalk work best?
Boardwalk works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Boardwalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
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