ColorplanBenjamin Moore Urban Legend (238) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 15. For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 15.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7B6B4E |
| RGB | 123, 107, 78 |
| HSL | 39°, 22%, 39% |
About Urban Legend
Urban Legend (238) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 15, Urban Legend 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 Urban Legend'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 Silken Moss (237), it's darker and cooler.
How Urban Legend changes with the light
Urban Legend 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
Urban Legend's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Urban Legend 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 Urban Legend can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Urban Legend will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Urban Legend in real homes
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Urban Legend 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 8.9
Also close: Thunderous (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Urban Legend questions
What undertone does Urban Legend have?
Urban Legend has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Urban Legend's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Urban Legend a light or dark color?
Urban Legend has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Urban Legend absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Urban Legend in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Urban Legend?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Urban Legend's undertone.
Where does Urban Legend work best?
Urban Legend works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 15, Urban Legend absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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