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Benjamin Moore Barely Beige CC-140

Barely Beige

Benjamin Moore

CC-140

About Barely Beige by Benjamin Moore

Barely Beige CC-140 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 73% and hue near 40° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 73.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e9ddc5

RGB: 233, 221, 197

Hue40°

Saturation45%

Lightness84%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Barely Beige from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Barely Beige

Benjamin Moore

CC-140

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Barely Beige looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Barely Beige CC-140 a warm or cool color?
Barely Beige by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Barely Beige?
Barely Beige sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Barely Beige?
Brightness is about 73%. Saturation is around 45%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #e9ddc5. The RGB value is 233, 221, 197.
Is Barely Beige better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Barely Beige has brightness around 73%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Barely Beige?
You can match Barely Beige with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Barely Beige work best in a home?
Barely Beige is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Barely Beige compare to a pure white paint?
Barely Beige is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Barely Beige in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Barely Beige

Benjamin Moore

CC-140

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Barely Beige in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Barely Beige

Benjamin Moore

CC-140

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Barely Beige. They add contrast without clashing.

Barely Beige

Benjamin Moore

CC-140

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Barely Beige. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Antique White

Sherwin Williams

SW6119

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Navajo White

Sherwin Williams

SW6126

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HEAVY CREAM

Glidden

PPG1098-2

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Muslin

Sherwin Williams

SW6133

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