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King Arthur's Court

1081 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 56 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court (1081) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).

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Walls:King Arthur's Court

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

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV56.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#D7C2AD
RGB215, 194, 173
HSL30°, 34%, 76%

About King Arthur's Court

King Arthur's Court (1081) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 56, King Arthur's Court has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down King Arthur's Court'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 Sandpiper Beige (CC-368); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How King Arthur's Court changes with the light

King Arthur's Court 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

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

E

East-facing rooms

King Arthur's Court 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 King Arthur's Court can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

King Arthur's Court 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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King Arthur's Court 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

Sand Dollar SW 6099

Very close · ΔE 1.5

Also close: Kilim Beige (ΔE 2.0)

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Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster No.231

Close · ΔE 2.6

Also close: Scallop (ΔE 3.1)

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Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

Very close · ΔE 1.9

Also close: Creamy Mushroom (ΔE 3.7)

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King Arthur's Court questions

What undertone does King Arthur's Court have?

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

Is King Arthur's Court a light or dark color?

King Arthur's Court has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, King Arthur's Court has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to King Arthur's Court in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sand Dollar SW 6099 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with King Arthur's Court?

Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share King Arthur's Court's undertone.

Where does King Arthur's Court work best?

King Arthur's Court works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 56, King Arthur's Court has visible color without darkening a room much.

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