ColorplanBenjamin Moore Manila (2158-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Butter Cookie (ICC-41). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4D6AE |
| RGB | 244, 214, 174 |
| HSL | 34°, 76%, 82% |
About Manila
Manila (2158-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Manila reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Manila'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 Oklahoma Wheat (2160-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Manila changes with the light
Manila 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
Manila's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Manila 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 Manila can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Manila will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Manila in real homes
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Manila 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: Compatible Cream (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Manila questions
What undertone does Manila have?
Manila has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Manila's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Manila a light or dark color?
Manila has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Manila reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Manila in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Manila?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Manila's undertone.
Where does Manila work best?
Manila works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Manila reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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