ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Canal (1132) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109) and Farrow & Ball Marmelo (No.316). For trim, try Shell Pink (883).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 22.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A3795A |
| RGB | 163, 121, 90 |
| HSL | 25°, 29%, 50% |
About Old Canal
Old Canal (1132) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 22, Old Canal 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 Old Canal'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 Cappuccino Muffin (1155), it's cooler and more muted.
How Old Canal changes with the light
Old Canal 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
Old Canal's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old Canal 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 Old Canal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Old Canal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Old Canal in real homes
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Old Canal 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Canal questions
What undertone does Old Canal have?
Old Canal has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Canal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old Canal a light or dark color?
Old Canal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Old Canal 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 Old Canal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (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 Old Canal?
Try Shell Pink (883) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Old Canal's undertone.
Where does Old Canal work best?
Old Canal works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Old Canal 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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