ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cedar Ridge (1233) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070) and Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDB5AA |
| RGB | 205, 181, 170 |
| HSL | 19°, 26%, 74% |
About Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge (1233) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 49, Cedar Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cedar Ridge'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. Next to Cappuccino (2096-50), it's lighter and cooler.
How Cedar Ridge changes with the light
Cedar Ridge 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
Cedar Ridge's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cedar Ridge 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 Cedar Ridge close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cedar Ridge will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cedar Ridge in real homes
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Cedar Ridge 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
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.9
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Mesa Taupe (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cedar Ridge questions
What undertone does Cedar Ridge have?
Cedar Ridge has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cedar Ridge's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cedar Ridge a light or dark color?
Cedar Ridge has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Cedar Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cedar Ridge in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cedar Ridge?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cedar Ridge's undertone.
Where does Cedar Ridge work best?
Cedar Ridge works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Cedar Ridge has visible color without darkening a room much.
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