ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cayman Islands (952) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). 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 | 66.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2D4BD |
| RGB | 226, 212, 189 |
| HSL | 37°, 39%, 81% |
About Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands (952) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 67, Cayman Islands has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cayman Islands'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 Dulce de Leche (CSP-250); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cayman Islands changes with the light
Cayman Islands has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Cayman Islands's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cayman Islands will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Cayman Islands close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cayman Islands will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cayman Islands in real homes
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Cayman Islands 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 1.9
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cayman Islands questions
What undertone does Cayman Islands have?
Cayman Islands has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cayman Islands's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cayman Islands a light or dark color?
Cayman Islands has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Cayman Islands has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cayman Islands in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cayman Islands?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cayman Islands's undertone.
Where does Cayman Islands work best?
Cayman Islands works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 67, Cayman Islands has visible color without darkening a room much.
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