Shortbread
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Shortbread remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#DBC295
LRV
53.93
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 54 vs 23, Shortbread is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 54, Gentle Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 54, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 54, Knitted Cape is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (57 vs 54) makes Straw Hat the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (58 vs 54) makes Heirloom Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (58 vs 54) makes Golden Garden the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 22), opening up a space where Normandy encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (58 vs 54) makes Feather Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 34, Shortbread is decisively the brighter choice.
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 36), opening up a space where Comet encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Powell Buff reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (63 vs 54) makes Ocean Beach the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 71 vs 54, Gentle Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Cornice Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 73 vs 54, Palace White is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Shortbread reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 36), opening up a space where Autumn Gold encloses it.
Shortbread reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 54 vs 35, Shortbread is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (54 vs 51) makes Shortbread the marginally brighter of the two.