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Benjamin Moore Swept Away 701

Swept Away

Benjamin Moore

701

About Swept Away by Benjamin Moore

Swept Away 701 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 65% and hue near 144° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 64.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #c7d6cd

RGB: 199, 214, 205

Hue144°

Saturation16%

Lightness81%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Swept Away 701 a warm or cool color?
Swept Away by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Swept Away?
Swept Away sits in the green family. Its hue is about 144°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Swept Away?
Brightness is about 65%. Saturation is around 16%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 81%. Hue is close to 144°. The hex value is #c7d6cd. The RGB value is 199, 214, 205.
Is Swept Away better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Swept Away has brightness around 65%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Swept Away?
You can match Swept Away 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 Swept Away work best in a home?
Swept Away 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 Swept Away compare to a pure white paint?
Swept Away is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Swept Away 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 Swept Away 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 Swept Away. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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