ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gentle Repose (1149) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Dimity (No.2008) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 75.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFDFCC |
| RGB | 239, 223, 204 |
| HSL | 33°, 52%, 87% |
About Gentle Repose
Gentle Repose (1149) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Gentle Repose 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 Gentle Repose'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 Hazelnut Cream (2161-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gentle Repose changes with the light
Gentle Repose 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
Gentle Repose's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gentle Repose 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 Gentle Repose close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gentle Repose will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gentle Repose in real homes
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Gentle Repose 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 2.4
Also close: Divine White (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gentle Repose questions
What undertone does Gentle Repose have?
Gentle Repose has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gentle Repose's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gentle Repose a light or dark color?
Gentle Repose has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Gentle Repose reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Gentle Repose in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Dimity No.2008 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (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 Gentle Repose?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gentle Repose's undertone.
Where does Gentle Repose work best?
Gentle Repose works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 75, Gentle Repose reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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