Coliseum Marble
Behr's Coliseum Marble is a beige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 57.5 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#cec8b6LRV
57.52
Coliseum Marble in Rooms
Follow Coliseum Marble from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Bedroom Photos
In a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, the most interesting quality of Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) may be the way it responds to bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. Its yellow undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Bedroom walls wrapped in soft Coliseum Marble create a serene sleeping retreat.
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Accent wall painted in Coliseum Marble anchors this peaceful bedroom design.
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Nightstand and trim contrast beautifully against Coliseum Marble bedroom walls.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. Its yellow undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Hallway walls in Coliseum Marble connect spaces with warm, neutral elegance.
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1 Misc Photo
Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
Wall surface finished in Coliseum Marble provides a sophisticated backdrop.
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Similar Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 58) makes Dove the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (61 vs 58) makes Toasty Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Coliseum Marble reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 9), opening up a space where Midnight Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Transform your space with BEHR PPU8-16 Coliseum Marble, a sophisticated hue that exudes timeless elegance. This warm taupe shade pairs beautifully with soft creams, rich mochas, and deep charcoals for a harmonious color palette. Create a cozy and inviting ambiance by combining Coliseum Marble with accents in BEHR PPU18-05 White Clay or BEHR M500-7 Charcoal Blue. Whether used on walls, furniture, or décor, this versatile color adds a touch of refinement to any room. 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