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Benjamin Moore Natural Beech 253

Natural Beech

Benjamin Moore

253

About Natural Beech by Benjamin Moore

Natural Beech 253 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 78% and hue near 46° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 78.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #eee5c7

RGB: 238, 229, 199

Hue46°

Saturation53%

Lightness86%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Natural Beech 253 a warm or cool color?
Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech?
Natural Beech sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 46°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Natural Beech?
Brightness is about 78%. Saturation is around 53%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 86%. Hue is close to 46°. The hex value is #eee5c7. The RGB value is 238, 229, 199.
Is Natural Beech better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Natural Beech has brightness around 78%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Natural Beech?
You can match Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech work best in a home?
Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech compare to a pure white paint?
Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech 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 Natural Beech. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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