ColorplanBenjamin Moore Make Believe (CSP-1035) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Fawn (No.10) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). 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 | 53.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAC0A6 |
| RGB | 202, 192, 166 |
| HSL | 43°, 25%, 72% |
About Make Believe
Make Believe (CSP-1035) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 53, Make Believe has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Make Believe'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. Next to Market Square Shell (CW-30), it's lighter.
How Make Believe changes with the light
Make Believe 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
Make Believe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Make Believe 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 Make Believe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Make Believe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Make Believe in real homes
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Make Believe 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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Make Believe questions
What undertone does Make Believe have?
Make Believe has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Make Believe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Make Believe a light or dark color?
Make Believe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Make Believe has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Make Believe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Fawn No.10 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Make Believe?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Make Believe's undertone.
Where does Make Believe work best?
Make Believe works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Make Believe has visible color without darkening a room much.
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