ColorplanBenjamin Moore Royal Linen (931) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Candlelit Dinner (295).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 81.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4E9C0 |
| RGB | 244, 233, 192 |
| HSL | 47°, 70%, 85% |
About Royal Linen
Royal Linen (931) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 81, Royal Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Royal Linen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Melted Butter (CSP-905); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Royal Linen changes with the light
Royal Linen is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Royal Linen's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Royal Linen 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 Royal Linen can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Royal Linen will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Royal Linen in real homes
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Royal Linen 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 2.0
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Royal Linen questions
What undertone does Royal Linen have?
Royal Linen has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Royal Linen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Royal Linen a light or dark color?
Royal Linen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Royal Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Royal Linen in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Royal Linen?
Try Candlelit Dinner (295) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Royal Linen's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Royal Linen work best?
Royal Linen works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Royal Linen reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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