ColorplanBenjamin Moore Walk on the Beach (CSP-975) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Straw (No.52) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | 49.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5B781 |
| RGB | 213, 183, 129 |
| HSL | 39°, 50%, 67% |
About Walk on the Beach
Walk on the Beach (CSP-975) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 50, Walk on the Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Walk on the 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Honeymoon (AF-345); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Walk on the Beach changes with the light
Walk on the 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
Walk on the Beach's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Walk on the 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 Walk on the Beach can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Walk on the Beach will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Walk on the Beach in real homes
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Walk on the 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
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Walk on the Beach questions
What undertone does Walk on the Beach have?
Walk on the Beach has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Walk on the Beach's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Walk on the Beach a light or dark color?
Walk on the Beach has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Walk on the Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Walk on the Beach in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Straw No.52 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Walk on the Beach?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Walk on the Beach's undertone.
Where does Walk on the Beach work best?
Walk on the Beach works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 50, Walk on the Beach has visible color without darkening a room much.
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