ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fennel Seed (1101) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Compatible Cream (SW 6387), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). 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 | 59.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3C79D |
| RGB | 227, 199, 157 |
| HSL | 36°, 56%, 75% |
About Fennel Seed
Fennel Seed (1101) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 60, Fennel Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fennel Seed'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 Byrd Beige (CW-365); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fennel Seed changes with the light
Fennel Seed 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
Fennel Seed's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fennel Seed 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 Fennel Seed can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fennel Seed will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fennel Seed in real homes
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Fennel Seed 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 1.5
Also close: Ivoire (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fennel Seed questions
What undertone does Fennel Seed have?
Fennel Seed has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fennel Seed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fennel Seed a light or dark color?
Fennel Seed has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Fennel Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fennel Seed in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fennel Seed?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fennel Seed's undertone.
Where does Fennel Seed work best?
Fennel Seed works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Fennel Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
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