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Benjamin Moore Sailor's Delight 1296

Sailor's Delight

Benjamin Moore

1296

About Sailor's Delight by Benjamin Moore

Sailor's Delight 1296 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 59% and hue near 2° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 58.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f3bcba

RGB: 243, 188, 186

Hue

Saturation70%

Lightness84%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sailor's Delight looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sailor's Delight 1296 a warm or cool color?
Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight?
Sailor's Delight sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 2°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sailor's Delight?
Brightness is about 59%. Saturation is around 70%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 84%. Hue is close to 2°. The hex value is #f3bcba. The RGB value is 243, 188, 186.
Is Sailor's Delight better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sailor's Delight has brightness around 59%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sailor's Delight?
You can match Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight work best in a home?
Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight compare to a pure white paint?
Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight 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 Sailor's Delight. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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