Inukshuk by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #CEC5B6 · CC-460

Inukshuk

56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Inukshuk Technical Profile

What color is Inukshuk? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #CEC5B6. Colors similar to Inukshuk include Sherwin-Williams Slumber Sloth, Vista Paint Overgrown, PPG Synchronicity. Inukshuk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Inukshuk sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Inukshuk pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#CEC5B6
RGB206, 197, 182
LRV56.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Inukshuk

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Slumber Sloth

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Overgrown

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Synchronicity

PPG

Nearly identical

Shoreline Haze

Behr

Nearly identical

Overgrown

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Oatbran

Valspar

Nearly identical

Greytan

MPC

Nearly identical

Buried In Sand

Kilz

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Inukshuk

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Inukshuk

#CEC5B6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Inukshuk

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Simple Stone

Complement

Sweet Juliet

Inukshuk Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

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

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Fair Isle Blue

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Inukshuk.

Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

#CBC5B1

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Guilford Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-116

#CCCEAF

Maidenhair Fern

Benjamin Moore · 500

#CDD0AF

Jonesboro Cream

Benjamin Moore · 241

#D3C8AA

Hemp

Benjamin Moore · CC-578

#D2C6A9

More beige colors from other brands

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

Grassland

Sherwin-Williams · 6163

#C1BCA7

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFDDD0

Moth Gray

PPG · 14-29

#D1C9BA

September Fog

Valspar · 6003-1A

#DEDACC

Nomadic Taupe

Dunn-Edwards · DE6192

#D2C6AE

Stone Walls

Behr · PPU8-19

#AFA792

Inukshuk — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Inukshuk have?
Inukshuk by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Inukshuk from other brands?
The closest matches are Slumber Sloth by Sherwin-Williams (#CEC5B6), Overgrown by Vista Paint (#CFC6B7), Synchronicity by PPG (#CFC5B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Inukshuk?
Inukshuk has an LRV of 56.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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