ColorplanBenjamin Moore Virginia Beach (917) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). 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 | 74.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2DEBC |
| RGB | 242, 222, 188 |
| HSL | 38°, 67%, 84% |
About Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach (917) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Virginia Beach reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Virginia Beach'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 Jicama (AF-315); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Virginia Beach changes with the light
Virginia Beach 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
Virginia Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Virginia Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Virginia Beach in real homes
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Virginia Beach 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
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Matchstick (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Virginia Beach questions
What undertone does Virginia Beach have?
Virginia Beach has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Virginia Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Virginia Beach a light or dark color?
Virginia Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Virginia Beach reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Virginia Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Virginia Beach?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Virginia Beach's undertone.
Where does Virginia Beach work best?
Virginia Beach works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 75, Virginia Beach reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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