ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shorewood (1151) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | 57.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0C3AD |
| RGB | 224, 195, 173 |
| HSL | 26°, 45%, 78% |
About Shorewood
Shorewood (1151) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 58, Shorewood has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shorewood'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 Georgetown Pink Beige (HC-56); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Shorewood changes with the light
Shorewood 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
Shorewood's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Shorewood 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 Shorewood can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Shorewood will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Shorewood in real homes
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Shorewood 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 4.0
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Scallop (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shorewood questions
What undertone does Shorewood have?
Shorewood has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shorewood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shorewood a light or dark color?
Shorewood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Shorewood has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Shorewood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sand Dollar SW 6099 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shorewood?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shorewood's undertone.
Where does Shorewood work best?
Shorewood works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Shorewood has visible color without darkening a room much.
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