ColorplanBenjamin Moore Outer Banks (1206) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 51.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCB79F |
| RGB | 220, 183, 159 |
| HSL | 24°, 47%, 74% |
About Outer Banks
Outer Banks (1206) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 52, Outer Banks has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Outer Banks'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 Clementine Rose (1219); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Outer Banks changes with the light
Outer Banks 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
Outer Banks's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Outer Banks will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Outer Banks in real homes
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Outer Banks 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 6.3
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Outer Banks questions
What undertone does Outer Banks have?
Outer Banks has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Outer Banks's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Outer Banks a light or dark color?
Outer Banks has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Outer Banks has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Outer Banks in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Outer Banks?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Outer Banks's undertone.
Where does Outer Banks work best?
Outer Banks works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Outer Banks has visible color without darkening a room much.
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