ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki (SW 6150), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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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 | 34.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AA9D81 |
| RGB | 170, 157, 129 |
| HSL | 41°, 19%, 59% |
About Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 34, Shiitake Mushroom absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shiitake Mushroom'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. Next to Northampton Putty (HC-89), it's cooler.
How Shiitake Mushroom changes with the light
Shiitake Mushroom 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
Shiitake Mushroom's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Shiitake Mushroom 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 Shiitake Mushroom can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Shiitake Mushroom will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Shiitake Mushroom in real homes
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Shiitake Mushroom 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
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Tony Taupe (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shiitake Mushroom questions
What undertone does Shiitake Mushroom have?
Shiitake Mushroom has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shiitake Mushroom's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shiitake Mushroom a light or dark color?
Shiitake Mushroom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Shiitake Mushroom absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Shiitake Mushroom in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Universal Khaki SW 6150 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shiitake Mushroom?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shiitake Mushroom's undertone.
Where does Shiitake Mushroom work best?
Shiitake Mushroom works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Shiitake Mushroom absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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