ColorplanBenjamin Moore Driftwood (2107-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe (SW 6039). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 24.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #978477 |
| RGB | 151, 132, 119 |
| HSL | 24°, 13%, 53% |
About Driftwood
Driftwood (2107-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 24, Driftwood 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 Driftwood'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 Hiking Trail (CC-514), it's cooler and more muted.
How Driftwood changes with the light
Driftwood 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
Driftwood's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Driftwood 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 Driftwood close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Driftwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Driftwood in real homes
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Driftwood 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 4.2
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Driftwood questions
What undertone does Driftwood have?
Driftwood has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Driftwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Driftwood a light or dark color?
Driftwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Driftwood 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 Driftwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe SW 6039 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray No.243 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Driftwood?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Driftwood's undertone.
Where does Driftwood work best?
Driftwood works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Driftwood 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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