Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Mosaic Tile |
| SKU | 1517 |
| Hex | #B9B396 |
| RGB | 185, 179, 150 |
| HSL | 50°, 20%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Mosaic Tile
Mosaic Tile sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Mosaic Tile 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 Mosaic Tile 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 #B9B396 in HSL space. Pair Mosaic Tile 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 Mosaic Tile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mosaic Tile 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 1517 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (SW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Tile without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
The closest Behr equivalent of Mosaic Tile is Seedling (PPU9-09). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Seedling and you'll get the same color. See the full Seedling swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Valspar, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Oakmoss (6005-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.5 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Glidden, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Tile without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mosaic Tile is Flour Sack (DET632). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Flour Sack and you'll get the same color. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Mosaic Tile is Ball Green (NO. 75). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Ball Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Tile without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Refined (0331) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Refined swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Rodda has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Ash Glaze (CA147) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
C2 Paint's nearest match is Serendipity (C2-668), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mosaic Tile without repainting risk. See the full Serendipity swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Mosaic Tile is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mosaic Tile
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mosaic Tile. The nearest is Refined (0331) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Refined swatch →