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Benjamin MooreHC-45

Shaker Beige

Shaker Beige is a versatile and reflective Brown from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 19 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#D1C2A7

LRV

53.53

Light Reflectance Value
53.53
Mid-tone
Tone
CharmingTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Shaker Beige in Real Rooms

Shaker Beige has a medium-high LRV of 53.53 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, dining room, misc, bedroom and kitchen.

8 Living Room Photos

Shaker Beige works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige living room paint

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige living room paint

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3 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Shaker Beige has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Benjamin Moore HC-45 bathroom paint

Benjamin Moore HC-45 bathroom paint

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bathroom color

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bathroom color

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bathroom

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bathroom

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

When you use Shaker Beige on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige kitchen cabinets

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige kitchen cabinets

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2 Dining Room Photos

Pairing Shaker Beige with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige dining room paint review

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige dining room paint review

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige dining room

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige dining room

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3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Shaker Beige on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint makeover

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint makeover

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint review

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint review

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige wall paint

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1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Shaker Beige reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bedroom photo

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige bedroom photo

@vieuxplace

1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Shaker Beige make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Benjamin Moore HC-45 kitchen interior

Benjamin Moore HC-45 kitchen interior

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Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#D1C2A7
RGB209, 194, 167
HSL39° 31% 74%
CMYK0 7 20 18
CIE LabL: 79.0 a: 0.9 b: 15.5
XYZX: 0.53 Y: 0.55 Z: 0.44