ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fairway Oaks (1075) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 46.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9B394 |
| RGB | 201, 179, 148 |
| HSL | 35°, 33%, 68% |
About Fairway Oaks
Fairway Oaks (1075) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Fairway Oaks has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fairway Oaks'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 Bluffs (CC-338); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fairway Oaks changes with the light
Fairway Oaks 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
Fairway Oaks's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fairway Oaks 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 Fairway Oaks can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fairway Oaks will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fairway Oaks in real homes
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Fairway Oaks 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: Macadamia (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fairway Oaks questions
What undertone does Fairway Oaks have?
Fairway Oaks has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fairway Oaks's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fairway Oaks a light or dark color?
Fairway Oaks has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Fairway Oaks has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fairway Oaks in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fairway Oaks?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fairway Oaks's undertone.
Where does Fairway Oaks work best?
Fairway Oaks works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Fairway Oaks has visible color without darkening a room much.
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