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Benjamin Moore

Beeswax

2157-40

Beeswax is an apricot with orange undertones that keep it warm. Its LRV of 52 reflects a mid level of light, so it reads clear on walls. Warm light increases the orange note.

It is suitable for kitchens, dining rooms, or accent walls where a warm orange is needed, and it can be used on smaller accent surfaces. Pair it with White Sand and Subtle for light balance, and add Hale Navy or Coral Spice for contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2157-40

Collection

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Beeswax in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

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Natural Lighting

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

76%

Highly Saturated

LRV

52.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#EEB783
RGB Decimal
238, 183, 131
RGB Percent
93.3%, 71.8%, 51.4%
HSL
29.2, 75.9%, 72.4%
HSV
29.2, 45.0%, 93.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 23.1%, 45.0%, 6.7%
YIQ
193.5, 49.5, -4.6
XYZ
56.29, 53.68, 28.87
CIE Lab
78.28, 13.53, 34.06
CIE Luv
78.28, 40.33, 41.96
Hunter Lab
73.27, 13.23, 25.96
Decimal
15644547

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

BeeswaxAdventure OrangeBrilliant AmberCarnival

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

BeeswaxFlattering PeachSeven VeilsAbalone Pink

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

BeeswaxVictoria BlueWindjammerHonolulu Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

BeeswaxFresh LemonadeSiesta RoseKey Lime

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

BeeswaxSiesta RoseHarmonious RoseIsland Sunset

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Golden Mist

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Orange Ice

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Glazed Ginger

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Sherwin Williams

Polvo de Oro

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Hugs & Kisses

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Gilded Age

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Sherwin Williams

Papaya

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Melting Sunset

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Trick Or Treat

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Amber Waves

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Surprise Amber

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Bee's Wax

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Ansonia Peach

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Canyonlands

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Peach Squared