ColorplanBenjamin Moore Frontenac Brick (CC-182) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 30. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink (No.21). For trim, try Shell Pink (883).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 30.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BC8B6E |
| RGB | 188, 139, 110 |
| HSL | 22°, 37%, 58% |
About Frontenac Brick
Frontenac Brick (CC-182) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 30, Frontenac Brick 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 Frontenac Brick'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 Tuscany (1208); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Frontenac Brick changes with the light
Frontenac Brick 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
Frontenac Brick's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Frontenac Brick 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 Frontenac Brick can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Frontenac Brick will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Frontenac Brick in real homes
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Frontenac Brick 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Entrance Hall Pink (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Frontenac Brick questions
What undertone does Frontenac Brick have?
Frontenac Brick has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Frontenac Brick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Frontenac Brick a light or dark color?
Frontenac Brick has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Frontenac Brick 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 Frontenac Brick in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: Ointment Pink No.21 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Frontenac Brick?
Try Shell Pink (883) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Frontenac Brick's undertone.
Where does Frontenac Brick work best?
Frontenac Brick works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 30, Frontenac Brick 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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