ColorplanBenjamin Moore Root Beer Candy (2105-20) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 9.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #724E3F |
| RGB | 114, 78, 63 |
| HSL | 18°, 29%, 35% |
About Root Beer Candy
Root Beer Candy (2105-20) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 9, Root Beer Candy 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 Root Beer Candy's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Cupcake (2099-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Root Beer Candy changes with the light
Root Beer Candy is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Root Beer Candy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Root Beer Candy 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 Root Beer Candy can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Root Beer Candy will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Root Beer Candy in real homes
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Root Beer Candy 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 9.2
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Root Beer Candy questions
What undertone does Root Beer Candy have?
Root Beer Candy has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Root Beer Candy's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Root Beer Candy a light or dark color?
Root Beer Candy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Root Beer Candy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Root Beer Candy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Root Beer Candy?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Root Beer Candy's undertone.
Where does Root Beer Candy work best?
Root Beer Candy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Root Beer Candy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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