ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Macaroon (CSP-335) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Divine White (SW 6105), Farrow & Ball Dimity (No.2008) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). 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 | 75.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAE1D0 |
| RGB | 234, 225, 208 |
| HSL | 39°, 38%, 87% |
About French Macaroon
French Macaroon (CSP-335) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 76, French Macaroon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Macaroon'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 Cake Batter (CSP-215); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How French Macaroon changes with the light
French Macaroon 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
French Macaroon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French Macaroon 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 French Macaroon close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
French Macaroon will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See French Macaroon in real homes
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French Macaroon 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: Neutral Ground (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French Macaroon questions
What undertone does French Macaroon have?
French Macaroon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Macaroon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French Macaroon a light or dark color?
French Macaroon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, French Macaroon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to French Macaroon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Divine White SW 6105 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Dimity No.2008 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Macaroon?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share French Macaroon's undertone.
Where does French Macaroon work best?
French Macaroon works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 76, French Macaroon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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