Benjamin Moore Clay Beige is a light, muted beige paint color with a soft, sandy cast and subtle greige undertones. This endlessly versatile neutral provides a tranquil, airy feel without reading overly yellow, making it perfect for open floor plans and hallways.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | OC-11 |
| HEX Code | #D9CFBB |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 61.61 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Beige |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, South |
| Best For | Living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, open floor plans, transitional spaces |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This warm neutral hue applied to living room walls, complementing aged brass and bleached oak.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning sunlight, eastern exposure
- Trim Recommendation:BM White Dove
- Key Materials:Boucle, tumbled limestone, bleached oak
- Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
- Vibe:Organic Modern
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Concept board: Testing this soft earthy tone in a corridor setting against herringbone oak and charcoal sketches.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm overhead gallery lighting with natural ambient spill
- Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White
- Flooring:Herringbone white oak
- Art Style:Abstract charcoal sketches
- Vibe:Refined Transitional
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Color test: Observing how this gentle beige interacts with dappled afternoon sunlight and rich walnut wood furnishings.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled afternoon sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:BM Chantilly Lace
- Textiles:Washed linen in oatmeal and sage
- Accent Wood:Walnut
- Vibe:Serene Minimalist
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Digital color board: A warm stone shade applied to expansive walls, contrasting beautifully with polished concrete floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, diffused southern daylight
- Ceiling Color:BM Cloud White
- Key Materials:Polished concrete, raw steel, slipcovered cotton
- Architectural Style:Soft Industrial
- Vibe:Airy and grounded
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Material palette: This inviting neutral paint pairs seamlessly with travertine tile and oil-rubbed bronze door hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, indirect ambient light
- Trim Recommendation:BM Swiss Coffee
- Accent Materials:Rattan, travertine, matte black ceramic
- Hardware:Oil-rubbed bronze
- Vibe:Warm Traditional
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