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Benjamin Moore Crisp Romaine 686

Crisp Romaine

Benjamin Moore

686

About Crisp Romaine by Benjamin Moore

Crisp Romaine 686 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 9% and hue near 159° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 8.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #445851

RGB: 68, 88, 81

Hue159°

Saturation13%

Lightness31%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Crisp Romaine

Benjamin Moore

686

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Crisp Romaine 686 a warm or cool color?
Crisp Romaine by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Crisp Romaine?
Crisp Romaine sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 159°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Crisp Romaine?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 31%. Hue is close to 159°. The hex value is #445851. The RGB value is 68, 88, 81.
Is Crisp Romaine better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Crisp Romaine has brightness around 9%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Crisp Romaine?
You can match Crisp Romaine 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 Crisp Romaine work best in a home?
Crisp Romaine works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Crisp Romaine compare to a pure white paint?
Crisp Romaine is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Crisp Romaine in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Crisp Romaine

Benjamin Moore

686

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Crisp Romaine

Benjamin Moore

686

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Crisp Romaine

Benjamin Moore

686

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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Rainforest

Behr

M440-7

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