ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nature's Symphony (1152) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | 53.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9BCA5 |
| RGB | 217, 188, 165 |
| HSL | 27°, 41%, 75% |
About Nature's Symphony
Nature's Symphony (1152) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 53, Nature's Symphony has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nature's Symphony'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 Groundhog Day (1166); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nature's Symphony changes with the light
Nature's Symphony 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
Nature's Symphony's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Nature's Symphony 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 Nature's Symphony can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Nature's Symphony will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Nature's Symphony in real homes
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Nature's Symphony 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 4.4
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nature's Symphony questions
What undertone does Nature's Symphony have?
Nature's Symphony has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Nature's Symphony's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Nature's Symphony a light or dark color?
Nature's Symphony has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Nature's Symphony has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Nature's Symphony in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sand Dollar SW 6099 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nature's Symphony?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nature's Symphony's undertone.
Where does Nature's Symphony work best?
Nature's Symphony works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Nature's Symphony has visible color without darkening a room much.
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