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Benjamin Moore Sweet Nectar 156

Sweet Nectar

Benjamin Moore

156

About Sweet Nectar by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Nectar 156 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 78% and hue near 36° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 77.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fde0b5

RGB: 253, 224, 181

Hue36°

Saturation95%

Lightness85%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Sweet Nectar

Benjamin Moore

156

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Sweet Nectar 156 a warm or cool color?
Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar?
Sweet Nectar sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Nectar?
Brightness is about 78%. Saturation is around 95%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 36°. The hex value is #fde0b5. The RGB value is 253, 224, 181.
Is Sweet Nectar better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar?
You can match Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar work best in a home?
Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet Nectar 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 Sweet Nectar in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Sweet Nectar

Benjamin Moore

156

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Sweet Nectar

Benjamin Moore

156

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Sweet Nectar

Benjamin Moore

156

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