ColorplanBenjamin Moore Camel Back (1103) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Cane (No.53). 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 | 41.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDA674 |
| RGB | 205, 166, 116 |
| HSL | 34°, 47%, 63% |
About Camel Back
Camel Back (1103) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Camel Back has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Camel Back'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 Ginger Root (CC-274); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Camel Back changes with the light
Camel Back 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
Camel Back's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Camel Back 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 Camel Back can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Camel Back will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Camel Back in real homes
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Camel Back 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Camel Back questions
What undertone does Camel Back have?
Camel Back has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Camel Back's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Camel Back a light or dark color?
Camel Back has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Camel Back has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Camel Back in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Cane No.53 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Camel Back?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Camel Back's undertone.
Where does Camel Back work best?
Camel Back works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Camel Back has visible color without darkening a room much.
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