ColorplanBenjamin Moore Free Spirit (245) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109) and Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54). 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 | 24.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #978466 |
| RGB | 151, 132, 102 |
| HSL | 37°, 19%, 50% |
About Free Spirit
Free Spirit (245) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 24, Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit'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 Jamesboro Gold (HC-88); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Free Spirit changes with the light
Free Spirit 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
Free Spirit's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Free Spirit will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Free Spirit in real homes
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Free Spirit 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 4.3
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Free Spirit questions
What undertone does Free Spirit have?
Free Spirit has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Free Spirit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Free Spirit a light or dark color?
Free Spirit has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 9.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Free Spirit?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Free Spirit's undertone.
Where does Free Spirit work best?
Free Spirit works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Free Spirit 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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