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Brunswick Beige

1061 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 40 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Brunswick Beige (1061) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).

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Walls:Brunswick Beige

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV40.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#C2A680
RGB194, 166, 128
HSL35°, 35%, 63%

About Brunswick Beige

Brunswick Beige (1061) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 40, Brunswick Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brunswick 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Camel Hair (CSP-285); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Brunswick Beige changes with the light

Brunswick 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.

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North-facing rooms

Brunswick Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Brunswick Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Brunswick Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Brunswick Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Brunswick Beige in real homes

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Brunswick 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

Basket Beige SW 6143

Close · ΔE 2.6

Also close: Latte (ΔE 3.4)

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Farrow & Ball

Biscuit No.38

Close · ΔE 2.6

Also close: Cat's Paw (ΔE 3.0)

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Behr

Harvest Brown 710D-4

Close · ΔE 3.6

Also close: Riviera Beach (ΔE 5.5)

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Brunswick Beige questions

What undertone does Brunswick Beige have?

Brunswick Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brunswick Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Brunswick Beige a light or dark color?

Brunswick Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Brunswick Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Brunswick Beige in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Brunswick Beige?

Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brunswick Beige's undertone.

Where does Brunswick Beige work best?

Brunswick Beige works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Brunswick Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.

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