ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pining for You (1512) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312). 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 | 19.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #81795E |
| RGB | 129, 121, 94 |
| HSL | 46°, 16%, 44% |
About Pining for You
Pining for You (1512) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 19, Pining for You absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pining for You'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 Pine Grove (511); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pining for You changes with the light
Pining for You 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
Pining for You's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pining for You 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 Pining for You can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pining for You will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pining for You in real homes
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Pining for You 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 6.1
Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Broccoli Brown (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Secret Meadow (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pining for You questions
What undertone does Pining for You have?
Pining for You has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pining for You's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pining for You a light or dark color?
Pining for You has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Pining for You absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pining for You in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pining for You?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pining for You's undertone.
Where does Pining for You work best?
Pining for You works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Pining for You absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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