ColorplanBenjamin Moore Limestone (513) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Off-White (No.3) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 67.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DED7BE |
| RGB | 222, 215, 190 |
| HSL | 47°, 33%, 81% |
About Limestone
Limestone (513) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 68, Limestone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Limestone'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 Seaspray (CC-250); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Limestone changes with the light
Limestone 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
Limestone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Limestone 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 Limestone close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Limestone will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Limestone in real homes
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Limestone 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
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Limestone questions
What undertone does Limestone have?
Limestone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Limestone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Limestone a light or dark color?
Limestone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Limestone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Limestone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Off-White No.3 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Limestone?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Limestone's undertone.
Where does Limestone work best?
Limestone works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 68, Limestone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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