ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dulce de Leche (CSP-250) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 66.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DFD3BD |
| RGB | 223, 211, 189 |
| HSL | 39°, 35%, 81% |
About Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche (CSP-250) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 66, Dulce de Leche has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dulce de Leche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Muslin (OC-12); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dulce de Leche changes with the light
Dulce de Leche 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
Dulce de Leche's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dulce de Leche 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 Dulce de Leche close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dulce de Leche will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dulce de Leche in real homes
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Dulce de Leche 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
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dulce de Leche questions
What undertone does Dulce de Leche have?
Dulce de Leche has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dulce de Leche's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dulce de Leche a light or dark color?
Dulce de Leche has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Dulce de Leche has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dulce de Leche in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dulce de Leche?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dulce de Leche's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dulce de Leche work best?
Dulce de Leche works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Dulce de Leche has visible color without darkening a room much.
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