ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stingray (1529) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), Farrow & Ball Shaded White (No.201) and Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 59.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CECBBA |
| RGB | 206, 203, 186 |
| HSL | 51°, 17%, 77% |
About Stingray
Stingray (1529) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 59, Stingray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stingray'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 Hazy Skies (OC-48); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stingray changes with the light
Stingray has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Stingray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Stingray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Stingray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Stingray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Stingray in real homes
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Stingray 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 3.4
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stingray questions
What undertone does Stingray have?
Stingray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stingray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Stingray a light or dark color?
Stingray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Stingray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Stingray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Repose Gray SW 7015 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Shaded White No.201 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Toasty Gray N320-2 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stingray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stingray's undertone.
Where does Stingray work best?
Stingray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 59, Stingray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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