ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mosaic Tile (1517) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sage (SW 2860), Farrow & Ball Ball Green (No.75) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). 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 | 44.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B9B396 |
| RGB | 185, 179, 150 |
| HSL | 50°, 20%, 66% |
About Mosaic Tile
Mosaic Tile (1517) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 45, Mosaic Tile has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mosaic Tile'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 Lapland (AF-410), it's lighter.
How Mosaic Tile changes with the light
Mosaic Tile 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
Mosaic Tile's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mosaic Tile 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 Mosaic Tile can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mosaic Tile will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mosaic Tile in real homes
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Mosaic Tile 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
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: French Gray (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mosaic Tile questions
What undertone does Mosaic Tile have?
Mosaic Tile has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mosaic Tile's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mosaic Tile a light or dark color?
Mosaic Tile has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Mosaic Tile has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mosaic Tile in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Ball Green No.75 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mosaic Tile?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mosaic Tile's undertone.
Where does Mosaic Tile work best?
Mosaic Tile works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 45, Mosaic Tile has visible color without darkening a room much.
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