ColorplanBenjamin Moore Marshlands (CC-512) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.290). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #65594A |
| RGB | 101, 89, 74 |
| HSL | 33°, 15%, 34% |
About Marshlands
Marshlands (CC-512) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 10, Marshlands absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Marshlands's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to North Creek Brown (1001); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Marshlands changes with the light
Marshlands is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Marshlands will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Marshlands will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Marshlands from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Marshlands will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Marshlands in real homes
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Marshlands 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Marshlands questions
What undertone does Marshlands have?
Marshlands has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Marshlands's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Marshlands a light or dark color?
Marshlands has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Marshlands absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Marshlands in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Salon Drab No.290 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Marshlands?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Marshlands's undertone.
Where does Marshlands work best?
Marshlands works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Marshlands absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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