ColorplanBenjamin Moore Strand of Pearls (CSP-395) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011), Farrow & Ball School House White (No.291) and Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11). 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 | 73.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3DED0 |
| RGB | 227, 222, 208 |
| HSL | 44°, 25%, 85% |
About Strand of Pearls
Strand of Pearls (CSP-395) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 73, Strand of Pearls 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 Strand of Pearls'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 Fog Mist (OC-31); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Strand of Pearls changes with the light
Strand of Pearls 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 Strand of Pearls will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Strand of Pearls 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 Strand of Pearls close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Strand of Pearls will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Strand of Pearls in real homes
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Strand of Pearls 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.0
Also close: Oyster White (ΔE 0.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.0
Also close: Slipper Satin (ΔE 0.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Soft Focus (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Strand of Pearls questions
What undertone does Strand of Pearls have?
Strand of Pearls has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Strand of Pearls's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Strand of Pearls a light or dark color?
Strand of Pearls has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Strand of Pearls reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Strand of Pearls in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Natural Choice SW 7011 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.0); Farrow & Ball: School House White No.291 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.0); Behr: Cotton Knit PPU7-11 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Strand of Pearls?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Strand of Pearls's undertone.
Where does Strand of Pearls work best?
Strand of Pearls works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Strand of Pearls reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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