ColorplanBenjamin Moore Soft Beige (2156-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Porter Ranch Cream (148).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 81.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBE7C5 |
| RGB | 251, 231, 197 |
| HSL | 38°, 87%, 88% |
About Soft Beige
Soft Beige (2156-60) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Soft Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Beige'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 Creamy Beige (2016-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Soft Beige changes with the light
Soft Beige is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Soft Beige's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Soft Beige 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 Soft Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Soft Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Soft Beige in real homes
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Soft Beige 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: House White (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Soft Beige questions
What undertone does Soft Beige have?
Soft Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Soft Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Soft Beige a light or dark color?
Soft Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Soft Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Soft Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Soft Beige?
Try Porter Ranch Cream (148) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Soft Beige's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Soft Beige work best?
Soft Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 82, Soft Beige reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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