Nantucket Breeze 521 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DCD9BD, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Tide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DCD9BD · 521
Nantucket Breeze
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nantucket Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCD9BD
RGB220, 217, 189
Estimated LRV65.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Lunar Tide
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#DBD9BE
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Stucco Tan
Behr
#DFDABF
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Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
#DDDCBF
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Elise
Hirshfield's
#D8D7B9
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White Amber
PPG
#DCD7BE
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Celery
Sherwin-Williams
#E0DDBD
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Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
#E0DDBD
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Dried Lichen
Kilz
#DDDCC4
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Villa Nova
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#E2E0C2
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Colors That Work With Nantucket Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nantucket Breeze
#DCD9BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nantucket Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nantucket Breeze Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Nantucket Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nantucket Breeze have?
Nantucket Breeze by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nantucket Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nantucket Breeze are Lunar Tide by Valspar (a close digital match), Stucco Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Woven Reed by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nantucket Breeze'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 Nantucket Breeze?
Nantucket Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 65.5, 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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