ColorplanBenjamin Moore Jicama (AF-315) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 74.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2DEBC |
| RGB | 242, 222, 188 |
| HSL | 38°, 67%, 84% |
About Jicama
Jicama (AF-315) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Jicama 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 Jicama'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 Virginia Beach (917); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Jicama changes with the light
Jicama 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
Jicama's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Jicama 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 Jicama can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Jicama will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Jicama in real homes
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Jicama 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 1.1
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Matchstick (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Jicama questions
What undertone does Jicama have?
Jicama has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jicama's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Jicama a light or dark color?
Jicama has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Jicama reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Jicama in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Jicama?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Jicama's undertone.
Where does Jicama work best?
Jicama works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 75, Jicama reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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