ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deer Granite (CC-452) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 27. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (SW 7504), Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray (No.243) and Behr Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). 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 | 27.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9E8C7C |
| RGB | 158, 140, 124 |
| HSL | 28°, 15%, 55% |
About Deer Granite
Deer Granite (CC-452) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 27, Deer Granite absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deer Granite'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 Ticonderoga Taupe (992); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Deer Granite changes with the light
Deer Granite 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
Deer Granite's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Deer Granite 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 Deer Granite close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Deer Granite will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Deer Granite in real homes
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Deer Granite 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 3.2
Also close: Dovetail (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deer Granite questions
What undertone does Deer Granite have?
Deer Granite has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deer Granite's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Deer Granite a light or dark color?
Deer Granite has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Deer Granite absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Deer Granite in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray No.243 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deer Granite?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deer Granite's undertone.
Where does Deer Granite work best?
Deer Granite works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 27, Deer Granite absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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