Temporal Spirit 965 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAD0BC, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wool Skein from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DAD0BC · 965
Temporal Spirit
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Temporal Spirit Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAD0BC
RGB218, 208, 188
Estimated LRV61.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Temporal Spirit
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Temporal Spirit
#DAD0BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Temporal Spirit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Temporal Spirit Room Palettes
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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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Temporal Spirit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Temporal Spirit have?
Temporal Spirit by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Temporal Spirit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Temporal Spirit are Wool Skein by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Oyster Bar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Temporal Spirit'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 Temporal Spirit?
Temporal Spirit has a estimated lightness value of 61.6, 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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