Florentine Plaster by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #CBC5B1 · CC-520

Florentine Plaster

53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Florentine Plaster CC-520 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBC5B1, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silk Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Florentine Plaster Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBC5B1
RGB203, 197, 177
LRV52.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Florentine Plaster in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Florentine Plaster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreFlorentine Plaster
Nearly identical
RALSilk Grey

Silk Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Metal .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Greyed

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cantera

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Moonstone Beach

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Organic Field

Behr

Nearly identical

Pacific Khaki

PPG

Nearly identical

Cargo Pants

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cantera

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dry Mountains

Kilz

Very similar

Old White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Florentine Plaster

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Florentine Plaster

#CBC5B1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Florentine Plaster

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ellipsis

Complement

Antique Violet

Florentine Plaster Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Gray Mirage

Benjamin Moore · 2142-50

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Alphano Beige

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Bleeker Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-80

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Hemp

Benjamin Moore · CC-578

#D2C6A9

Jonesboro Cream

Benjamin Moore · 241

#D3C8AA

Hazy Skies

Benjamin Moore · OC-48

#CECBBA

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Indulgent Mocha

Behr · PWN-70

#D1C5B7

Stone Walls

Behr · PPU8-19

#AFA792

Flour Sack

Dunn-Edwards · DET632

#B9B297

Poseidon’s Beard

Vista Paint · 0419

#DAD6C7

Nantucket Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 7527

#D0BFAA

Dust Bunny

PPG · PPG1000-1

#D1CABE

Florentine Plaster — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Florentine Plaster have?
Florentine Plaster by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Florentine Plaster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Florentine Plaster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Florentine Plaster are Silk Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Metal .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Greyed by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Florentine Plaster's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Florentine Plaster?
Florentine Plaster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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