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Benjamin MooreCSP-1040

Shiitake Mushroom

Often used for its versatile qualities, Shiitake Mushroom 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

#AA9D81

LRV

33.99

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Light Reflectance Value
33.99
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CozyRich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Chantilly Lace
Shiitake Mushroom
Chantilly Lace vs Shiitake Mushroom
Chantilly Lace
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
OC-65 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 90 vs 34, Chantilly Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Ice Milk
Shiitake Mushroom
Ice Milk vs Shiitake Mushroom
Ice Milk
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Ice Milk
CSP-1025 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 81 vs 34, Ice Milk is decisively the brighter choice.

After Midnight
Shiitake Mushroom
After Midnight vs Shiitake Mushroom
After Midnight
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
After Midnight
CSP-630 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 6), opening up a space where After Midnight encloses it.

Floral White
Shiitake Mushroom
Floral White vs Shiitake Mushroom
Floral White
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Floral White
OC-29 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 80 vs 34, Floral White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Nature's Scenery
Shiitake Mushroom
Nature's Scenery vs Shiitake Mushroom
Nature's Scenery
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Nature's Scenery
1524 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Meditation
Shiitake Mushroom
Meditation vs Shiitake Mushroom
Meditation
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Meditation
AF-395 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dry Sage
Shiitake Mushroom
Dry Sage vs Shiitake Mushroom
Dry Sage
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Dry Sage
2142-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Shiitake Mushroom
Victorian Garden
Shiitake Mushroom vs Victorian Garden
Shiitake Mushroom
Victorian Garden
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Victorian Garden
1531 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Normandy
Shiitake Mushroom
Normandy vs Shiitake Mushroom
Normandy
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Normandy encloses it.

Feather Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Feather Gray vs Shiitake Mushroom
Feather Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 58 vs 34, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bachelor Blue
Shiitake Mushroom
Bachelor Blue vs Shiitake Mushroom
Bachelor Blue
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mineral Alloy
Shiitake Mushroom
Mineral Alloy vs Shiitake Mushroom
Mineral Alloy
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Coastline
Shiitake Mushroom
Coastline vs Shiitake Mushroom
Coastline
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Comet
Shiitake Mushroom
Comet vs Shiitake Mushroom
Comet
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Andes Summit
Shiitake Mushroom
Andes Summit vs Shiitake Mushroom
Andes Summit
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 14, Shiitake Mushroom is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Indian River
Shiitake Mushroom
Indian River vs Shiitake Mushroom
Indian River
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Indian River
985 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Finnie Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Finnie Gray vs Shiitake Mushroom
Finnie Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Finnie Gray
CW-55 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

A 8-point LRV gap (42 vs 34) makes Finnie Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Shiitake Mushroom
Victorian Garden
Shiitake Mushroom vs Victorian Garden
Shiitake Mushroom
Victorian Garden
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Victorian Garden
1531 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Senora Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Senora Gray vs Shiitake Mushroom
Senora Gray
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Senora Gray
1530 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Senora Gray reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 34), opening up a space where Shiitake Mushroom encloses it.

Pashmina
Shiitake Mushroom
Pashmina vs Shiitake Mushroom
Pashmina
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Pashmina
AF-100 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

A 10-point LRV gap (44 vs 34) makes Pashmina the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Cleveland Green
Shiitake Mushroom
Cleveland Green vs Shiitake Mushroom
Cleveland Green
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Cleveland Green
1525 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Palace Tan
Shiitake Mushroom
Palace Tan vs Shiitake Mushroom
Palace Tan
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Palace Tan
CW-35 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

At Home with Nature
Shiitake Mushroom
At Home with Nature vs Shiitake Mushroom
At Home with Nature
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
At Home with Nature
1518 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

Shiitake Mushroom reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bayleaf
Shiitake Mushroom
Bayleaf vs Shiitake Mushroom
Bayleaf
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Bayleaf
1533 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 18, Shiitake Mushroom is decisively the brighter choice.

Shiitake Mushroom
Smoke Bush
Shiitake Mushroom vs Smoke Bush
Shiitake Mushroom
Smoke Bush
Benjamin Moore
Shiitake Mushroom
CSP-1040 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Smoke Bush
1519 · LRV 21

At LRV 34 vs 21, Shiitake Mushroom is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#AA9D81
RGB170, 157, 129
HSL41° 19% 59%
CMYK0 8 24 33
CIE LabL: 65.2 a: 0.2 b: 16.4
XYZX: 0.33 Y: 0.34 Z: 0.26