ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet 'n Sour (103) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Persimmon (SW 6339) and Farrow & Ball Fowler Pink (No.39). For trim, try Blanched Coral (886).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 39.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DA9B72 |
| RGB | 218, 155, 114 |
| HSL | 24°, 58%, 65% |
About Sweet 'n Sour
Sweet 'n Sour (103) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 40, Sweet 'n Sour absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet 'n Sour'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 Starfish (110), it's darker.
How Sweet 'n Sour changes with the light
Sweet 'n Sour 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
Sweet 'n Sour's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet 'n Sour 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 Sweet 'n Sour can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet 'n Sour will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet 'n Sour in real homes
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Sweet 'n Sour 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 12.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet 'n Sour questions
What undertone does Sweet 'n Sour have?
Sweet 'n Sour has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet 'n Sour's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet 'n Sour a light or dark color?
Sweet 'n Sour has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 40, Sweet 'n Sour absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Sweet 'n Sour in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Fowler Pink No.39 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet 'n Sour?
Try Blanched Coral (886) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet 'n Sour's undertone.
Where does Sweet 'n Sour work best?
Sweet 'n Sour works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Sweet 'n Sour absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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