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Jonesboro Cream

241 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 57 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Jonesboro Cream (241) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball String (No.8) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).

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Walls:Jonesboro Cream

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV57.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#D2C7A9
RGB210, 199, 169
HSL44°, 31%, 74%

About Jonesboro Cream

Jonesboro Cream (241) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 57, Jonesboro Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jonesboro Cream'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 Williamsburg Stone (CW-25); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Jonesboro Cream changes with the light

Jonesboro Cream 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.

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North-facing rooms

Jonesboro Cream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Jonesboro Cream will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Jonesboro Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Jonesboro Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

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Jonesboro Cream 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

Ramie SW 6156

Close · ΔE 3.6

Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 3.7)

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Farrow & Ball

String No.8

Very close · ΔE 1.5

Also close: Cord (ΔE 2.5)

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Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

Close · ΔE 4.2

Also close: Spanish Sand (ΔE 4.9)

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Jonesboro Cream questions

What undertone does Jonesboro Cream have?

Jonesboro Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jonesboro Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Jonesboro Cream a light or dark color?

Jonesboro Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Jonesboro Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Jonesboro Cream in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: String No.8 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Jonesboro Cream?

Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Jonesboro Cream's undertone.

Where does Jonesboro Cream work best?

Jonesboro Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Jonesboro Cream has visible color without darkening a room much.

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