ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sombrero (CC-300) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Hay (No.37) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | 49.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CEB985 |
| RGB | 206, 185, 133 |
| HSL | 43°, 43%, 66% |
About Sombrero
Sombrero (CC-300) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 50, Sombrero has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sombrero'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 Wandering Heart (264), it's cooler and more muted.
How Sombrero changes with the light
Sombrero 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
Sombrero's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sombrero 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 Sombrero can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sombrero will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sombrero in real homes
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Sombrero 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sombrero questions
What undertone does Sombrero have?
Sombrero has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sombrero's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sombrero a light or dark color?
Sombrero has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Sombrero has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sombrero in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Hay No.37 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (very close, ΔE 2.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sombrero?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sombrero's undertone.
Where does Sombrero work best?
Sombrero works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 50, Sombrero has visible color without darkening a room much.
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