Benjamin Moore colour guide
1,680 reliable, timeless colours, numbered 001 to 1680. It's Benjamin Moore's biggest collection, which makes it easy to get lost in. Here's where to start, from the team that mixes them every day.
How to choose
With this many options, a little structure goes a long way. Here's how we help customers get to a shortlist.
Pick the colour family first, then the shade. On our swatch page you can filter Classics by whites, greys, greens, blues and more.
Light reflectance runs from 0 (black) to 100. Around 55 and up suits main walls; under 20 is a deep colour for accents, cabinets and doors.
Greys can lean green, blue or violet; beiges can lean pink or yellow. Compare swatches next to your floors, counters and fabrics.
A chip looks lighter than a full wall. Shortlist with swatches, then paint a large tester patch and check it morning, noon and night.
Start here
Pick the group that suits your room. Tap any colour to get its free swatch.
Light, easy colours for walls, trim and ceilings.
From soft, airy greys to deep, earthy pewter.
Natural sages, olives and calm, greyed blues.
Earthy terracottas, browns and soft blacks for depth and drama.
The top 8
Popular picks from Benjamin Moore's trending and favourite lists, with Benjamin Moore's own coordinating colour picks. Order a free swatch, or go straight to a tester if you're already down to one or two.
LRV 25.4
A deep, earthy grey with a soft green-brown undertone, and one of Benjamin Moore's most popular neutrals right now. Rich on cabinets, islands, accent walls and exteriors. Not to be confused with Revere Pewter (see below).
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LRV 15.67
A warm, earthy terracotta-brown with a hint of rose. Cozy and grounded on walls, and a standout on doors and built-ins. It's on Benjamin Moore's trending list and its Classics favourites.
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LRV 11.85
A deep, moody olive green. Benjamin Moore lists it among its most popular kitchen colours, and it's beautiful on cabinets, islands and panelled walls.
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LRV 46.54
A soft, silvery sage and Benjamin Moore's 2022 Colour of the Year. Gentle enough for whole rooms, with a calm, natural feel.
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LRV 44.67
A soft, greyed blue that reads calm rather than bright. Lovely in bedrooms, bathrooms and on exteriors, and on Benjamin Moore's trending blues.
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LRV 80.94
A warm, creamy white with a vintage softness. A classic for traditional trim and walls, and a friendly partner for wood and warm neutrals.
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LRV 16.63
A cool, steely mid-to-deep grey. Sharp on doors, cabinets, siding and accent walls, especially next to a crisp white.
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LRV 9.06
A soft charcoal-black from Benjamin Moore's trending blacks. Deep and dramatic without the starkness of a true black.
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LRV and coordinating colours are from Benjamin Moore. Colours on screen are a guide only.
Two pewters, two very different colours
When a swatch isn't enough
A small chip can't tell you how a colour will feel across a whole wall. A tester pot lets you paint a real patch and live with it for a day.
Shortlist with free swatchesOrder up to 10 and compare them against your floors, counters and trim.
Test your top one or twoPaint a patch about 2 ft square on two walls, two coats.
Check it all dayLook in morning, afternoon and evening light before you buy the gallons.
Paint tester
A 240 ml (8 oz) pot of real Benjamin Moore paint, tinted to any Classics colour. Enough for a good-sized test patch. Custom tinted, so it can't be returned.
Questions
It's Benjamin Moore's largest colour collection: 1,680 colours numbered 001 to 1680. Benjamin Moore describes them as reliable, timeless hues, and they cover every colour family, from soft pastels and whites to deep, saturated shades.
Benjamin Moore's current trending list includes Antique Pewter (1560), Terra Mauve (105), Vintage Vogue (462), Santorini Blue (1634), October Mist (1495) and French Beret (1610). October Mist was also Benjamin Moore's 2022 Colour of the Year.
No. Revere Pewter (HC-172, LRV 55.05) is a light, warm greige from the Historical Colours collection, used on whole-house walls. Antique Pewter (1560, LRV 25.4) is a much deeper, earthy grey from Classics, better for cabinets, accents and exteriors. Order both swatches if you're unsure which one you've been told about.
Classics use plain numbers like 912 or 1560. Other collections use a prefix: HC for Historical Colours, OC for Off-White, AF for Affinity and CSP for Colour Stories, while Colour Preview numbers look like 2133-60. The number is the quickest way to make sure you get exactly the right colour.
Classics colours can be mixed in Benjamin Moore's interior and exterior paints, including Aura, Regal Select and ben. A few very deep or bright shades may need a specific product or base, so ask us and we'll confirm before we mix.
LRV (light reflectance value) measures how much light a colour reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Classics run from about 7 to 88. Around 55 and up suits most main walls; under 20 is a deep colour best for accents, cabinets, doors or a cozy room.
Yes. The Benjamin Moore Classics fan deck has all 1,680 colours, which is handy if you're choosing colours for a whole house or working with clients.
Yes. Benjamin Moore colour swatches are free, up to 10 per order. You only pay shipping, which is calculated at checkout.
Browse all 1,680 Benjamin Moore Classics and order up to 10 free swatches. You only pay shipping.
