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Chilled Chardonnay

1089 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 48 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Chilled Chardonnay (1089) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).

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Walls:Chilled Chardonnay

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV47.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#D3B28E
RGB211, 178, 142
HSL31°, 44%, 69%

About Chilled Chardonnay

Chilled Chardonnay (1089) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 48, Chilled Chardonnay has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chilled Chardonnay'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 Natural Leather (CSP-1065); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Chilled Chardonnay changes with the light

Chilled Chardonnay 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Chilled Chardonnay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Chilled Chardonnay will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Chilled Chardonnay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Chilled Chardonnay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

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Chilled Chardonnay 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

Whole Wheat SW 6121

Close · ΔE 3.3

Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 4.3)

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Farrow & Ball

Fake Tan No.9912

Close · ΔE 4.5

Also close: Cat's Paw (ΔE 4.6)

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Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

Close · ΔE 4.8

Also close: Riviera Beach (ΔE 5.9)

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Chilled Chardonnay questions

What undertone does Chilled Chardonnay have?

Chilled Chardonnay has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chilled Chardonnay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Chilled Chardonnay a light or dark color?

Chilled Chardonnay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Chilled Chardonnay has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Chilled Chardonnay in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Chilled Chardonnay?

Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chilled Chardonnay's undertone.

Where does Chilled Chardonnay work best?

Chilled Chardonnay works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Chilled Chardonnay has visible color without darkening a room much.

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