Meditation by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Meditation

37%LRV Value
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Meditation Technical Profile

What color is Meditation? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #ACA48D. Colors similar to Meditation include Behr Over The Taupe, MPC Touch Of Taupe Met., Valspar Transitional Tan. Meditation has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Meditation depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Meditation 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#ACA48D
RGB172, 164, 141
LRV37.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Meditation

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

Over The Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Touch Of Taupe Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Transitional Tan

Valspar

Nearly identical

Historic Shade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Olive Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Historic Shade

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Northgate Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Meditation

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Meditation

#ACA48D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Meditation

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Over The Taupe

Complement

Mulberry Shadow

Meditation Room Palettes

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

Walls

Balboa Mist

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Horizon

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Meditation.

Ranchwood

Benjamin Moore · CC-500

#AEA391

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Brandon Beige

Benjamin Moore · CC-530

#B0A690

Turret

Benjamin Moore · CC-604

#AC9F89

Chateau

Benjamin Moore · CSP-140

#ABA494

River Reflections

Benjamin Moore · 1552

#A7A094

More beige colors from other brands

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

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Intuitive

PPG · 1022-2

#CFC6BC

Basket Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 6143

#C0A98B

Yuma Tan Met.

MPC · MP20085

#B2A796

Antelope

PPG · 15-09

#BAA589

Hopsack

Valspar · 3003-10B

#D0C1AE

Meditation — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Meditation have?
Meditation by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Meditation from other brands?
The closest matches are Over The Taupe by Behr (#ABA38C), Touch Of Taupe Met. by MPC (#AEA58E), Transitional Tan by Valspar (#B0A790). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Meditation?
Meditation has an LRV of 37.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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