ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hushed Hue (1520) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball School House White (No.291) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 72.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2DECF |
| RGB | 226, 222, 207 |
| HSL | 47°, 25%, 85% |
About Hushed Hue
Hushed Hue (1520) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 73, Hushed Hue 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 Hushed Hue'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 Ballet White (OC-9); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hushed Hue changes with the light
Hushed Hue has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Hushed Hue will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Hushed Hue 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 Hushed Hue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hushed Hue will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Hushed Hue in real homes
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Hushed Hue 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Oyster White (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Slipper Satin (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hushed Hue questions
What undertone does Hushed Hue have?
Hushed Hue has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hushed Hue's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hushed Hue a light or dark color?
Hushed Hue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 72.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Hushed Hue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Hushed Hue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Farrow & Ball: School House White No.291 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (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 Hushed Hue?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hushed Hue's undertone.
Where does Hushed Hue work best?
Hushed Hue works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Hushed Hue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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