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Plymouth Rock

Often used for its versatile qualities, Plymouth Rock remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#B6AFA3

LRV

42.66

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Light Reflectance Value
42.66
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozyMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Morning Dew
Plymouth Rock
Morning Dew vs Plymouth Rock
Morning Dew
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Morning Dew
1493 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 69 vs 43, Morning Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Glacier White
Plymouth Rock
Glacier White vs Plymouth Rock
Glacier White
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Glacier White
OC-37 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 80 vs 43, Glacier White is decisively the brighter choice.

Cloud White
Plymouth Rock
Cloud White vs Plymouth Rock
Cloud White
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
OC-130 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 85 vs 43, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Plymouth Rock
Rustique
Plymouth Rock vs Rustique
Plymouth Rock
Rustique
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Rustique
AF-275 · LRV 10

At LRV 43 vs 10, Plymouth Rock is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Plymouth Rock
Stone Harbor
Plymouth Rock vs Stone Harbor
Plymouth Rock
Stone Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Stone Harbor
2111-50 · LRV 43

With LRVs of 43 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Plymouth Rock
Silver Fox
Plymouth Rock vs Silver Fox
Plymouth Rock
Silver Fox
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.

La Paloma Gray
Plymouth Rock
La Paloma Gray vs Plymouth Rock
La Paloma Gray
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
La Paloma Gray
1551 · LRV 46
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pashmina
Plymouth Rock
Pashmina vs Plymouth Rock
Pashmina
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Pashmina
AF-100 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

La Paloma Gray
Plymouth Rock
La Paloma Gray vs Plymouth Rock
La Paloma Gray
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
La Paloma Gray
1551 · LRV 46
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lilac Hush
Plymouth Rock
Lilac Hush vs Plymouth Rock
Lilac Hush
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Lilac Hush
CSP-490 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 64 vs 43, Lilac Hush is decisively the brighter choice.

Cumulus Cloud
Plymouth Rock
Cumulus Cloud vs Plymouth Rock
Cumulus Cloud
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Cumulus Cloud
1550 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

Cumulus Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Barren Plain
Plymouth Rock
Barren Plain vs Plymouth Rock
Barren Plain
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Barren Plain
2111-60 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

Barren Plain reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 43), opening up a space where Plymouth Rock encloses it.

Nimbus
Plymouth Rock
Nimbus vs Plymouth Rock
Nimbus
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Nimbus
1465 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 59 vs 43, Nimbus is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Cole Stone
Plymouth Rock
Cole Stone vs Plymouth Rock
Cole Stone
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Cole Stone
CW-60 · LRV 33
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

A 10-point LRV gap (43 vs 33) makes Plymouth Rock the marginally brighter of the two.

Briarwood
Plymouth Rock
Briarwood vs Plymouth Rock
Briarwood
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

A 11-point LRV gap (43 vs 32) makes Plymouth Rock the marginally brighter of the two.

Plymouth Rock
River Reflections
Plymouth Rock vs River Reflections
Plymouth Rock
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
River Reflections
1552 · LRV 35

A 7-point LRV gap (43 vs 35) makes Plymouth Rock the marginally brighter of the two.

Cathedral Gray
Plymouth Rock
Cathedral Gray vs Plymouth Rock
Cathedral Gray
Plymouth Rock
Benjamin Moore
Cathedral Gray
CSP-205 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43

At LRV 43 vs 26, Plymouth Rock is decisively the brighter choice.

Plymouth Rock
Raccoon Hollow
Plymouth Rock vs Raccoon Hollow
Plymouth Rock
Raccoon Hollow
Benjamin Moore
Plymouth Rock
1543 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Raccoon Hollow
978 · LRV 29

Plymouth Rock reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 29), opening up a space where Raccoon Hollow encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#B6AFA3
RGB182, 175, 163
HSL38° 12% 68%
CMYK0 4 10 29
CIE LabL: 71.7 a: 0.4 b: 7.0
XYZX: 0.41 Y: 0.43 Z: 0.41