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Sherwin-Williams Beige

SW 2859 · #DFC8B5 · LRV ~60.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Basking Ridge Beige (~99% proximity)

Beige (SW 2859) is a light beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 60.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Basking Ridge Beige (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Beige in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

60.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2859

HEX

#DFC8B5

RGB

223, 200, 181

HSL

27°, 40%, 79%

Family

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Beige FAQ

What undertone does Beige have?

Beige is a light beige with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Beige?

Beige has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Beige in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Basking Ridge Beige (1158), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Playa Arenoso (HGSW9094), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Practical Tan (DE6115), ~97% proximity; PPG: Cocoa Cream (PPG1079-3), ~97% proximity; Behr: Tapestry Beige (S210-2), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Cocoa Cream (PPG1079-3), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Elafonisi Beach (T535), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster (No. 231), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Beige?

The HEX code of Beige (SW 2859) is #DFC8B5, RGB 223, 200, 181. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.