ColorplanBenjamin Moore Quietude (CSP-230) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038), Farrow & Ball London Stone (No.6) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). 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 | 37.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B5A290 |
| RGB | 181, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 29°, 20%, 64% |
About Quietude
Quietude (CSP-230) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 38, Quietude 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 Quietude'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 Dellwood Sand (CC-364), it's cooler.
How Quietude changes with the light
Quietude has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Quietude's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Quietude will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Quietude close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Quietude will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Quietude in real homes
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Quietude 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
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Mega Greige (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Quietude questions
What undertone does Quietude have?
Quietude has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Quietude's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Quietude a light or dark color?
Quietude has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Quietude 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 Quietude in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tony Taupe SW 7038 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: London Stone No.6 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (very close, ΔE 2.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Quietude?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Quietude's undertone.
Where does Quietude work best?
Quietude works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Quietude 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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