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Benjamin Moore Laurel Canyon Beige 242

Laurel Canyon Beige

Benjamin Moore

242

About Laurel Canyon Beige by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 54.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cec3a4

RGB: 206, 195, 164

Hue44°

Saturation30%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Laurel Canyon Beige

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242

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Laurel Canyon Beige 242 a warm or cool color?
Laurel Canyon Beige by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Laurel Canyon Beige?
Laurel Canyon Beige sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 44°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Laurel Canyon Beige?
Brightness is about 55%. Saturation is around 30%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #cec3a4. The RGB value is 206, 195, 164.
Is Laurel Canyon Beige better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Laurel Canyon Beige has brightness around 55%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Laurel Canyon Beige?
You can match Laurel Canyon 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 Laurel Canyon Beige work best in a home?
Laurel Canyon Beige 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 Laurel Canyon Beige compare to a pure white paint?
Laurel Canyon Beige is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Laurel Canyon Beige in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Laurel Canyon Beige

Benjamin Moore

242

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Laurel Canyon Beige

Benjamin Moore

242

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Laurel Canyon Beige

Benjamin Moore

242

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Lemongrass

Sherwin Williams

SW7732

HIDEAWAY

Glidden

PPG14-26

STYLISH

Glidden

PPG1101-3

Cargo Pants

Sherwin Williams

SW7738