ColorplanBenjamin Moore Peanut Shell (2162-40) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Latte (SW 6108) and Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 36.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C09D73 |
| RGB | 192, 157, 115 |
| HSL | 33°, 38%, 60% |
About Peanut Shell
Peanut Shell (2162-40) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 37, Peanut Shell 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 Peanut Shell'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. It's very close to Barley Harvest (1070); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Peanut Shell changes with the light
Peanut Shell 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
Peanut Shell's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Peanut Shell 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 Peanut Shell can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Peanut Shell will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Peanut Shell in real homes
Photos people have shared of Peanut Shell in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Peanut Shell 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 5.9
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Peanut Shell questions
What undertone does Peanut Shell have?
Peanut Shell has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peanut Shell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Peanut Shell a light or dark color?
Peanut Shell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Peanut Shell 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 Peanut Shell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Peanut Shell?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Peanut Shell's undertone.
Where does Peanut Shell work best?
Peanut Shell works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 37, Peanut Shell absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.