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Benjamin Moore Make Believe CSP-1035

Make Believe

Benjamin Moore

CSP-1035

About Make Believe by Benjamin Moore

Make Believe CSP-1035 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 53% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 53%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cac0a6

RGB: 202, 192, 166

Hue43°

Saturation25%

Lightness72%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Make Believe CSP-1035 a warm or cool color?
Make Believe 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 Make Believe?
Make Believe sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Make Believe?
Brightness is about 53%. Saturation is around 25%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 72%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #cac0a6. The RGB value is 202, 192, 166.
Is Make Believe better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Make Believe has brightness around 53%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Make Believe?
You can match Make Believe 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 Make Believe work best in a home?
Make Believe 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 Make Believe compare to a pure white paint?
Make Believe 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 Make Believe in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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