ColorplanBenjamin Moore Southern Charm (1173) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070) and Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 49.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6B3A3 |
| RGB | 214, 179, 163 |
| HSL | 19°, 38%, 74% |
About Southern Charm
Southern Charm (1173) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 49, Southern Charm has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Southern Charm'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 Chippendale Rosetone (HC-58); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Southern Charm changes with the light
Southern Charm 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
Southern Charm's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Southern Charm 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 Southern Charm can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Southern Charm will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Southern Charm in real homes
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Southern Charm 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 4.9
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Southern Charm questions
What undertone does Southern Charm have?
Southern Charm has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Southern Charm's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Southern Charm a light or dark color?
Southern Charm has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Southern Charm has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Southern Charm in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Southern Charm?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Southern Charm's undertone.
Where does Southern Charm work best?
Southern Charm works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Southern Charm has visible color without darkening a room much.
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