ColorplanBenjamin Moore Camel Hair (CSP-285) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). 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 | 41.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C6A883 |
| RGB | 198, 168, 131 |
| HSL | 33°, 37%, 65% |
About Camel Hair
Camel Hair (CSP-285) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Camel Hair has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Camel Hair'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 Brunswick Beige (1061); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Camel Hair changes with the light
Camel Hair 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 Hair's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Camel Hair 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 Hair can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Camel Hair will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Camel Hair in real homes
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Camel Hair 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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Camel Hair questions
What undertone does Camel Hair have?
Camel Hair has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Camel Hair's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Camel Hair a light or dark color?
Camel Hair has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.6 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 Hair has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Camel Hair in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (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 Camel Hair?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Camel Hair's undertone.
Where does Camel Hair work best?
Camel Hair works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Camel Hair has visible color without darkening a room much.
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