ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shabby Chic (1018) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dhurrie Beige (SW 7524), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 50.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAB9A8 |
| RGB | 202, 185, 168 |
| HSL | 30°, 24%, 73% |
About Shabby Chic
Shabby Chic (1018) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 50, Shabby Chic has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shabby Chic'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 Old Montreal (CC-398); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Shabby Chic changes with the light
Shabby Chic 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
Shabby Chic's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Shabby Chic 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 Shabby Chic close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Shabby Chic will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Shabby Chic in real homes
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Shabby Chic 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Bungalow Beige (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shabby Chic questions
What undertone does Shabby Chic have?
Shabby Chic has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shabby Chic's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shabby Chic a light or dark color?
Shabby Chic has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Shabby Chic has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Shabby Chic in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dhurrie Beige SW 7524 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shabby Chic?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shabby Chic's undertone.
Where does Shabby Chic work best?
Shabby Chic works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 50, Shabby Chic has visible color without darkening a room much.
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