Old Soul by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Old Soul

50%LRV Value
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Old Soul CSP-65 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5BBAC, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspen Branch from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old Soul Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5BBAC
RGB197, 187, 172
LRV50.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Old Soul in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreOld Soul
Nearly identical
BehrAspen Branch

Aspen Branch

Behr

Nearly identical

Portobello

Kilz

Nearly identical

Roasted Macadamia

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Stonington

PPG

Nearly identical

Shiitake

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Frond

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Master Manuel

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Counterpoint

Valspar

Nearly identical

Comfortable Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Yes It'S Greige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old Soul

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old Soul

#C5BBAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old Soul

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cathedral Spire

Complement

Soul Sister

Old Soul 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

Firenze

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 Old Soul.

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

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Boulevard

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Bleeker Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-80

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Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

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Gray Mirage

Benjamin Moore · 2142-50

#C9C6B3

Crown Point Sand

Benjamin Moore · HC-90

#CFC4A5

More beige colors from other brands

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

Nantucket Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 7527

#D0BFAA

Dust Bunny

PPG · PPG1000-1

#D1CABE

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

#B9B49F

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Prairie House

Behr · PPU9-12

#D2C8AE

Old Soul — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old Soul have?
Old Soul 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 Old Soul in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Soul from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Soul are Aspen Branch by Behr (a near-identical match), Portobello by Kilz (a near-identical match), Barley Field by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Soul'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 Old Soul?
Old Soul has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.4, 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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