ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deer Path (1047) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 40.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C1A77D |
| RGB | 193, 167, 125 |
| HSL | 37°, 35%, 62% |
About Deer Path
Deer Path (1047) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 40, Deer Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deer Path'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 Decatur Buff (HC-38); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Deer Path changes with the light
Deer Path 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
Deer Path's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Deer Path 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 Deer Path can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Deer Path will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Deer Path in real homes
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Deer Path 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 3.6
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deer Path questions
What undertone does Deer Path have?
Deer Path has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deer Path's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Deer Path a light or dark color?
Deer Path has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Deer Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Deer Path in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deer Path?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deer Path's undertone.
Where does Deer Path work best?
Deer Path works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Deer Path has visible color without darkening a room much.
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