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Warm & Toasty

CSP-915 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 60 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Warm & Toasty (CSP-915) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Butter Up (SW 6681), Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow (No.72) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).

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Walls:Warm & Toasty

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV60.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#E1CA90
RGB225, 202, 144
HSL43°, 57%, 72%

About Warm & Toasty

Warm & Toasty (CSP-915) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 60, Warm & Toasty has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Warm & Toasty'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. Next to Da Vinci's Canvas (208), it's cooler and more muted.

How Warm & Toasty changes with the light

Warm & Toasty 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.

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North-facing rooms

Warm & Toasty's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Warm & Toasty will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Warm & Toasty can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

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West-facing rooms

Warm & Toasty will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Warm & Toasty in real homes

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Warm & Toasty 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

Butter Up SW 6681

Close · ΔE 4.6

Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 4.6)

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Farrow & Ball

Gervase Yellow No.72

Very close · ΔE 2.0

Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 2.7)

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Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

Close · ΔE 3.3

Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 6.1)

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Warm & Toasty questions

What undertone does Warm & Toasty have?

Warm & Toasty has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Warm & Toasty's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Warm & Toasty a light or dark color?

Warm & Toasty has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 60, Warm & Toasty has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Warm & Toasty in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Warm & Toasty?

Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Warm & Toasty's undertone.

Where does Warm & Toasty work best?

Warm & Toasty works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Warm & Toasty has visible color without darkening a room much.

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