ColorplanBenjamin Moore Toasted Marshmallow (1049) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 17. For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 17.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8D6E43 |
| RGB | 141, 110, 67 |
| HSL | 35°, 36%, 41% |
About Toasted Marshmallow
Toasted Marshmallow (1049) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 17, Toasted Marshmallow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Toasted Marshmallow'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 Bittergreen (CSP-990), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Toasted Marshmallow changes with the light
Toasted Marshmallow 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 Marshmallow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Toasted Marshmallow 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 Marshmallow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Toasted Marshmallow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Toasted Marshmallow in real homes
Photos people have shared of Toasted Marshmallow in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Toasted Marshmallow 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 8.4
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Marmelo (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Secret Meadow (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Toasted Marshmallow questions
What undertone does Toasted Marshmallow have?
Toasted Marshmallow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Toasted Marshmallow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Toasted Marshmallow a light or dark color?
Toasted Marshmallow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Toasted Marshmallow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Toasted Marshmallow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.4); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 9.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Toasted Marshmallow?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Toasted Marshmallow's undertone.
Where does Toasted Marshmallow work best?
Toasted Marshmallow works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Toasted Marshmallow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.