Skip to main content
Paint Plan Logo
Colors
Benjamin Moore Mortar CC-574

Mortar

Benjamin Moore

CC-574

About Mortar by Benjamin Moore

Compare Mortar View at Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 22.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #8e816a

RGB: 142, 129, 106

Hue38°

Saturation15%

Lightness49%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Mortar

Benjamin Moore

CC-574

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Mortar CC-574 a warm or cool color?
Mortar by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mortar?
Mortar sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mortar?
Brightness is about 23%. Saturation is around 15%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #8e816a. The RGB value is 142, 129, 106.
Is Mortar better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mortar has brightness around 23%. 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 Mortar?
You can match Mortar 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 Mortar work best in a home?
Mortar 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 Mortar compare to a pure white paint?
Mortar is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm 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 Mortar in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Mortar

Benjamin Moore

CC-574

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Mortar

Benjamin Moore

CC-574

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Mortar

Benjamin Moore

CC-574

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Downing Earth

Sherwin Williams

SW2820

Quiver Tan

Sherwin Williams

SW6151

BRONZE STATUE

Glidden

PPG1026-6

Meadow Trail

Sherwin Williams

SW7737