ColorplanHillsborough Beige
CC-330 · Benjamin Moore
LRV 40 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Benjamin Moore Hillsborough Beige (CC-330) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Buff (No.20) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). 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 | 39.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BCA68C |
| RGB | 188, 166, 140 |
| HSL | 32°, 26%, 64% |
About Hillsborough Beige
Hillsborough Beige (CC-330) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 40, Hillsborough Beige 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 Hillsborough Beige'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 Interlude (AF-135); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hillsborough Beige changes with the light
Hillsborough Beige 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
Hillsborough Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hillsborough Beige 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 Hillsborough Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hillsborough Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hillsborough Beige in real homes
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Hillsborough Beige 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 1.6
Also close: Latte (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hillsborough Beige questions
What undertone does Hillsborough Beige have?
Hillsborough Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hillsborough Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hillsborough Beige a light or dark color?
Hillsborough Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Hillsborough Beige 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 Hillsborough Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Buff No.20 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hillsborough Beige?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hillsborough Beige's undertone.
Where does Hillsborough Beige work best?
Hillsborough Beige works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Hillsborough Beige 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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