Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Baffin Island |
| SKU | 243 |
| Hex | #C1B697 |
| RGB | 193, 182, 151 |
| HSL | 44°, 25%, 67% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Baffin Island
Baffin Island sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Baffin Island is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Baffin Island within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C1B697 in HSL space. Pair Baffin Island with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Baffin Island Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Baffin Island from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 243 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baffin Island
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woolen Mittens (SW 9526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baffin Island without repainting risk. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Behr, the closest color to Baffin Island is Palisade (ECC-21-2) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palisade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Valspar, the closest color to Baffin Island is Far Side of the Mountain (V094-3) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Far Side of the Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Baffin Island
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Distant Valley (PPG11-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baffin Island without repainting risk. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Baffin Island
The closest Glidden equivalent of Baffin Island is Distant Valley (PPG11-19). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Distant Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Baffin Island
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Baffin Island is Olivaster Tan (323-2DB). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Olivaster Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Olivaster Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Baffin Island
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Baffin Island without repainting risk. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Baffin Island
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Baffin Island. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Baffin Island is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Baffin Island is Refined (0331) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refined swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Baffin Island is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Rodda, the closest color to Baffin Island is Ash Glaze (CA147) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Baffin Island
C2 Paint's nearest match is Enoki (C2-878), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Baffin Island without repainting risk. See the full Enoki swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Baffin Island
Portola Paints's nearest match is Tikal (TIKAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baffin Island without repainting risk. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Baffin Island is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Baffin Island
At Kompozit, the closest color to Baffin Island is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →