ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mortar (CC-574) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 22.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E816A |
| RGB | 142, 129, 106 |
| HSL | 38°, 15%, 49% |
About Mortar
Mortar (CC-574) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 22, Mortar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mortar'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. Next to Wet Clay (CSP-1045), it's cooler.
How Mortar changes with the light
Mortar 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
Mortar's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mortar 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 Mortar can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mortar will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mortar in real homes
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Mortar 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 5.4
Also close: Hopsack (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mortar questions
What undertone does Mortar have?
Mortar has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mortar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mortar a light or dark color?
Mortar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Mortar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Mortar in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mortar?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mortar's undertone.
Where does Mortar work best?
Mortar works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Mortar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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