ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sesame (CC-638) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 65.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DBD6A7 |
| RGB | 219, 214, 167 |
| HSL | 54°, 42%, 76% |
About Sesame
Sesame (CC-638) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 66, Sesame has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sesame'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. Next to Castleton Mist (HC-1), it's cooler.
How Sesame changes with the light
Sesame has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Sesame's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sesame 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 Sesame can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sesame will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sesame in real homes
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Sesame 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 6.1
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sesame questions
What undertone does Sesame have?
Sesame has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sesame's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sesame a light or dark color?
Sesame has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Sesame has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sesame in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sesame?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sesame's undertone.
Where does Sesame work best?
Sesame works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Sesame has visible color without darkening a room much.
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