Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Rocky Beach |
| SKU | CSP-190 |
| Hex | #B1A591 |
| RGB | 177, 165, 145 |
| HSL | 38°, 17%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach
Rocky Beach sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Rocky Beach 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
18 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Rocky Beach 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 #B1A591 in HSL space. Pair Rocky Beach 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 Rocky Beach Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rocky Beach 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 CSP-190 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Khaki (SW 9612), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Beach without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Khaki swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rocky Beach
The closest Behr equivalent of Rocky Beach is Safari Vest (PPU7-22). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Safari Vest and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Vest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.1 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Beach without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Beach
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rocky Beach is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Glidden has no exact twin of Rocky Beach. The nearest is Whispering Willow (60YY 38/120) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Principle Greige (420-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Beach without repainting risk. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Beach
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stone Lion (HGSW 3445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Beach without repainting risk. See the full Stone Lion swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rocky Beach
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rocky Beach is River Birch (DEGR36) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rocky Beach
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rocky Beach is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rocky Beach
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Rocky Beach is Light Gray (NO. 17). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Light Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rocky Beach
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Rocky Beach is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rocky Beach
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Rocky Beach is Sedge (0226). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sedge swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Rodda's nearest match is China Clay (CA154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Beach without repainting risk. See the full China Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rocky Beach
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rocky Beach is Wild Buck (BD34) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rocky Beach
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rocky Beach. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rocky Beach
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Rocky Beach is Sedge (0226). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sedge swatch →