Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Simple Pleasures |
| SKU | 1097 |
| Hex | #C2A579 |
| RGB | 194, 165, 121 |
| HSL | 36°, 37%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures
Simple Pleasures sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Simple Pleasures 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Simple Pleasures 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 #C2A579 in HSL space. Pair Simple Pleasures 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 Simple Pleasures Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simple Pleasures 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 1097 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Dusted Olive (SW 9028) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
The closest Behr equivalent of Simple Pleasures is Real Cork (S280-4). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Real Cork and you'll get the same color. See the full Real Cork swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At Valspar, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Dry Earth (6008-4A) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Simple Pleasures is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Applesauce Cake and you'll get the same color. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
The closest Glidden equivalent of Simple Pleasures is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Applesauce Cake and you'll get the same color. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Pleasures without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Simple Pleasures is Medallion (DEC729). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Medallion and you'll get the same color. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Pleasures without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Pleasures without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At Rodda, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Pleasures without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
At Clare, the closest color to Simple Pleasures is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simple Pleasures
Kompozit's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Pleasures without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →