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Benjamin Moore Outer Banks 1206

Outer Banks

Benjamin Moore

1206

About Outer Banks by Benjamin Moore

Outer Banks 1206 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 52% and hue near 24° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 51.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dcb79f

RGB: 220, 183, 159

Hue24°

Saturation47%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Outer Banks 1206 a warm or cool color?
Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks?
Outer Banks sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Outer Banks?
Brightness is about 52%. Saturation is around 47%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #dcb79f. The RGB value is 220, 183, 159.
Is Outer Banks better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Outer Banks has brightness around 52%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Outer Banks?
You can match Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks work best in a home?
Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks compare to a pure white paint?
Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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