ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brush Beige (CW-125) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Latte (SW 6108), Farrow & Ball Buff (No.20) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B8A387 |
| RGB | 184, 163, 135 |
| HSL | 34°, 26%, 63% |
About Brush Beige
Brush Beige (CW-125) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 38, Brush Beige absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brush 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 Coffeehouse Tan (CW-130); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Brush Beige changes with the light
Brush 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
Brush Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Brush 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 Brush Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Brush Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Brush Beige in real homes
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Brush 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Riviera Beach (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brush Beige questions
What undertone does Brush Beige have?
Brush Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brush Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brush Beige a light or dark color?
Brush Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Brush Beige absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Brush Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Buff No.20 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brush Beige?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brush Beige's undertone.
Where does Brush Beige work best?
Brush Beige works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Brush Beige absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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