ColorplanBungalow Beige
SW 7511 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 53 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige (SW 7511) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Stone Castle (CC-396), Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone (No.264) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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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 Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 53.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDBFB0 |
| RGB | 205, 191, 176 |
| HSL | 31°, 22%, 75% |
About Bungalow Beige
Bungalow Beige (SW 7511) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 53, Bungalow Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bungalow Beige'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 Dhurrie Beige (SW 7524), it's lighter and cooler.
How Bungalow Beige changes with the light
Bungalow Beige has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Bungalow Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bungalow Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bungalow Beige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bungalow Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bungalow Beige in real homes
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Bungalow Beige 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Hampshire Taupe (ΔE 0.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Elephant's Breath (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Sculptor Clay (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Bungalow Beige questions
What undertone does Bungalow Beige have?
Bungalow Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bungalow Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bungalow Beige a light or dark color?
Bungalow Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Bungalow Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bungalow Beige in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Stone Castle CC-396 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Farrow & Ball: Oxford Stone No.264 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bungalow Beige?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Bungalow Beige's undertone.
Where does Bungalow Beige work best?
Bungalow Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Bungalow Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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