ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lace Handkerchief (CSP-220) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 60.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5CBB8 |
| RGB | 213, 203, 184 |
| HSL | 39°, 26%, 78% |
About Lace Handkerchief
Lace Handkerchief (CSP-220) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, Lace Handkerchief has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lace Handkerchief'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 Timson Sand (CW-140); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lace Handkerchief changes with the light
Lace Handkerchief has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Lace Handkerchief's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lace Handkerchief 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 Lace Handkerchief close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lace Handkerchief will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Lace Handkerchief in real homes
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Lace Handkerchief 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 1.2
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Shaded White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Even Better Beige (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lace Handkerchief questions
What undertone does Lace Handkerchief have?
Lace Handkerchief has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lace Handkerchief's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lace Handkerchief a light or dark color?
Lace Handkerchief has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Lace Handkerchief has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lace Handkerchief in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lace Handkerchief?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lace Handkerchief's undertone.
Where does Lace Handkerchief work best?
Lace Handkerchief works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Lace Handkerchief has visible color without darkening a room much.
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