ColorplanBenjamin Moore Late Wheat (CC-240) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Hay (No.37) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 48.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAB88C |
| RGB | 202, 184, 140 |
| HSL | 43°, 37%, 67% |
About Late Wheat
Late Wheat (CC-240) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 49, Late Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Late Wheat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Shakespeare Tan (228); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Late Wheat changes with the light
Late Wheat 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
Late Wheat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Late Wheat 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 Late Wheat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Late Wheat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Late Wheat in real homes
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Late Wheat 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.
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Late Wheat questions
What undertone does Late Wheat have?
Late Wheat has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Late Wheat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Late Wheat a light or dark color?
Late Wheat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Late Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Late Wheat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Hay No.37 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Late Wheat?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Late Wheat's undertone.
Where does Late Wheat work best?
Late Wheat works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Late Wheat has visible color without darkening a room much.
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