ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bracken Biscuit (CW-120) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Cord (No.16) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). 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 | 55.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5C3A2 |
| RGB | 213, 195, 162 |
| HSL | 39°, 38%, 74% |
About Bracken Biscuit
Bracken Biscuit (CW-120) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 56, Bracken Biscuit has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bracken Biscuit'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 Sandy Brown (CC-150); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bracken Biscuit changes with the light
Bracken Biscuit 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
Bracken Biscuit's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bracken Biscuit 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 Bracken Biscuit can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bracken Biscuit will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bracken Biscuit in real homes
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Bracken Biscuit 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.
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Bracken Biscuit questions
What undertone does Bracken Biscuit have?
Bracken Biscuit has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bracken Biscuit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bracken Biscuit a light or dark color?
Bracken Biscuit has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Bracken Biscuit has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bracken Biscuit in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Cord No.16 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bracken Biscuit?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bracken Biscuit's undertone.
Where does Bracken Biscuit work best?
Bracken Biscuit works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 56, Bracken Biscuit has visible color without darkening a room much.
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