ColorplanBenjamin Moore Flowering Herbs (514) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Bone (No.15) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 56.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CEC7AA |
| RGB | 206, 199, 170 |
| HSL | 48°, 27%, 74% |
About Flowering Herbs
Flowering Herbs (514) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Flowering Herbs has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Flowering Herbs'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 Richmond Gray (HC-96); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Flowering Herbs changes with the light
Flowering Herbs 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
Flowering Herbs's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Flowering Herbs 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 Flowering Herbs can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Flowering Herbs will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Flowering Herbs in real homes
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Flowering Herbs 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.
Behr
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Even Better Beige (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Flowering Herbs questions
What undertone does Flowering Herbs have?
Flowering Herbs has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Flowering Herbs's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Flowering Herbs a light or dark color?
Flowering Herbs has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Flowering Herbs has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Flowering Herbs in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Bone No.15 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Flowering Herbs?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Flowering Herbs's undertone.
Where does Flowering Herbs work best?
Flowering Herbs works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Flowering Herbs has visible color without darkening a room much.
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