ColorplanBenjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 63.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9CFBB |
| RGB | 217, 207, 187 |
| HSL | 40°, 28%, 79% |
About Temporal Spirit
Temporal Spirit (965) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 63, Temporal Spirit has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Temporal Spirit'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 Clay Beige (OC-11); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Temporal Spirit changes with the light
Temporal Spirit has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Temporal Spirit's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Temporal Spirit 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 Temporal Spirit close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Temporal Spirit will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Temporal Spirit in real homes
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Temporal Spirit 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 0.4
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Off-White (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Sandstone Cliff (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Temporal Spirit questions
What undertone does Temporal Spirit have?
Temporal Spirit has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Temporal Spirit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Temporal Spirit a light or dark color?
Temporal Spirit has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Temporal Spirit has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Temporal Spirit in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.4); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Temporal Spirit?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Temporal Spirit's undertone.
Where does Temporal Spirit work best?
Temporal Spirit works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 63, Temporal Spirit has visible color without darkening a room much.
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