ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bronzed Beige (2151-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 69.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8D8AD |
| RGB | 232, 216, 173 |
| HSL | 44°, 56%, 79% |
About Bronzed Beige
Bronzed Beige (2151-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 69, Bronzed Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bronzed 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 Yellow Bisque (220); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bronzed Beige changes with the light
Bronzed Beige 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
Bronzed Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bronzed Beige 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 Bronzed Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bronzed Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bronzed Beige in real homes
Photos people have shared of Bronzed Beige in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Bronzed 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: Banana Cream (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bronzed Beige questions
What undertone does Bronzed Beige have?
Bronzed Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bronzed Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bronzed Beige a light or dark color?
Bronzed Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Bronzed Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bronzed Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bronzed Beige?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bronzed Beige's undertone.
Where does Bronzed Beige work best?
Bronzed Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Bronzed Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.