ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hugs & Kisses (097) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 51. For trim, try Blanched Coral (886).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 50.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EEAF84 |
| RGB | 238, 175, 132 |
| HSL | 24°, 76%, 73% |
About Hugs & Kisses
Hugs & Kisses (097) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 51, Hugs & Kisses has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hugs & Kisses'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 Toffee Orange (2167-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hugs & Kisses changes with the light
Hugs & Kisses 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
Hugs & Kisses's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hugs & Kisses 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 Hugs & Kisses can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hugs & Kisses will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hugs & Kisses in real homes
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Hugs & Kisses 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 7.8
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Fake Tan (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hugs & Kisses questions
What undertone does Hugs & Kisses have?
Hugs & Kisses has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hugs & Kisses's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hugs & Kisses a light or dark color?
Hugs & Kisses has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Hugs & Kisses has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hugs & Kisses in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Fowler Pink No.39 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hugs & Kisses?
Try Blanched Coral (886) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hugs & Kisses's undertone.
Where does Hugs & Kisses work best?
Hugs & Kisses works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Hugs & Kisses has visible color without darkening a room much.
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