ColorplanBenjamin Moore Toasted Almond (1098) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 32. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 32.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B39666 |
| RGB | 179, 150, 102 |
| HSL | 37°, 34%, 55% |
About Toasted Almond
Toasted Almond (1098) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 32, Toasted Almond 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 Toasted Almond'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 Everard Gold (CW-435), it's warmer.
How Toasted Almond changes with the light
Toasted Almond 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
Toasted Almond's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Toasted Almond 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 Toasted Almond can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Toasted Almond will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Toasted Almond in real homes
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Toasted Almond 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Toasted Almond questions
What undertone does Toasted Almond have?
Toasted Almond has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Toasted Almond's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Toasted Almond a light or dark color?
Toasted Almond has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Toasted Almond 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 Toasted Almond in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Toasted Almond?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Toasted Almond's undertone.
Where does Toasted Almond work best?
Toasted Almond works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 32, Toasted Almond 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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