ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sisal (CC-304) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 43.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9AC86 |
| RGB | 201, 172, 134 |
| HSL | 34°, 38%, 66% |
About Sisal
Sisal (CC-304) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 44, Sisal has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sisal'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. It's very close to Twilight Gold (1069); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sisal changes with the light
Sisal 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
Sisal's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sisal 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 Sisal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sisal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sisal in real homes
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Sisal 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 2.8
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sisal questions
What undertone does Sisal have?
Sisal has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sisal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sisal a light or dark color?
Sisal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Sisal has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sisal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sisal?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sisal's undertone.
Where does Sisal work best?
Sisal works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 44, Sisal has visible color without darkening a room much.
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