ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rocky Road (CC-470) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige (SW 6073), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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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 | Gray |
| LRV | 41.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B7AA9A |
| RGB | 183, 170, 154 |
| HSL | 33°, 17%, 66% |
About Rocky Road
Rocky Road (CC-470) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 41, Rocky Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rocky Road'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 Baja Dunes (997); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Rocky Road changes with the light
Rocky Road 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 Road's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rocky Road 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 Road close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rocky Road will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rocky Road in real homes
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Rocky Road 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 1.7
Also close: Balanced Beige (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rocky Road questions
What undertone does Rocky Road have?
Rocky Road has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rocky Road's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rocky Road a light or dark color?
Rocky Road has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Rocky Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Rocky Road in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige SW 6073 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rocky Road?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rocky Road's undertone.
Where does Rocky Road work best?
Rocky Road works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Rocky Road has visible color without darkening a room much.
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