ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rocky Beach (CSP-190) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki (SW 6150), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B1A591 |
| RGB | 177, 165, 145 |
| HSL | 38°, 17%, 63% |
About Rocky Beach
Rocky Beach (CSP-190) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 38, Rocky Beach 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 Rocky Beach'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 Ranchwood (CC-500); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rocky Beach changes with the light
Rocky Beach 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
Rocky Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rocky Beach 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 Rocky Beach close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rocky Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rocky Beach in real homes
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Rocky Beach 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: Tony Taupe (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: London Stone (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rocky Beach questions
What undertone does Rocky Beach have?
Rocky Beach has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rocky Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rocky Beach a light or dark color?
Rocky Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Rocky Beach 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 Rocky Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Universal Khaki SW 6150 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rocky Beach?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Rocky Beach's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Rocky Beach work best?
Rocky Beach works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Rocky Beach 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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