# Benjamin Moore Shortbread

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shortbread-csp-970](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shortbread-csp-970)

Benjamin Moore Shortbread CSP-970 is a light, warm beige with a noticeable golden-tan cast. Its muted color value keeps it from reading overly yellow, while the soft brown influence gives it more substance than a pale cream. In bright daylight, Shortbread can appear lighter and slightly sun-warmed; under warmer bulbs, its beige depth becomes more pronounced. It suits living room walls, hallways, and bedroom spaces where a gentle neutral is wanted without a stark white backdrop. Pair this shade with ivory trim, natural oak, woven fibers, aged brass, or deeper earthy browns for a grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Shortbread
- **Color code:** CSP-970
- **HEX:** #DBC295
- **RGB:** 219, 194, 149
- **LRV:** 53.93%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 31.96% Value: 85.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 49, 72)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.42 Yellow: 31.96 Key: 14.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 196.345 I: 29.358 Q: -8.716
- **XYZ:** X: 53.93 Y: 55.816 Z: 36.358
- **CIE Lab:** L:79.509 a:2.262 b:25.917
- **CIE Luv:** L:79.509 u:18.43 v:35.023
- **Decimal:** 14402197
- **Hunter Lab:** 74.71, -1.889, 23.443

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Natural Twine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-twine)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweeney Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweeney-yellow-cw-370)
- [Behr Almond Cookie](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-cookie)
- [Sherwin Williams Pale Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-moss-sw-9027)
- [Benjamin Moore Fennel Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fennel-seed-1101)
- [Behr Crepe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crepe)
- [Benjamin Moore Byrd Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-byrd-beige-cw-365)
- [Behr Honey Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-honey-tea)
- [Sherwin Williams Sequin](https://plan-home.com/color/sequin-sw-6394)
- [Sherwin Williams Birdseye Maple](https://plan-home.com/color/birdseye-maple-sw-2834)
- [Behr White Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-oak)
- [Sherwin Williams Pale Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-yellow-sw-7691)
- [Sherwin Williams Blonde](https://plan-home.com/color/blonde-sw-6128)
- [Sherwin Williams Cupola Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/cupola-yellow-sw-7692)
- [Benjamin Moore Dijon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dijon-193)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeymoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeymoon-af-345)
- [Benjamin Moore Amulet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amulet-af-365)
- [Benjamin Moore Oat Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oat-straw-af-340)
- [Behr Abstract](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-abstract)
- [Sherwin Williams Straw Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/straw-harvest-sw-7698)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Powell Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-powell-buff-hc-35)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-beach-958)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-cream-oc-96)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornice Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornice-tan-cw-115)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-white-oc-100)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Autumn Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-autumn-gold-2152-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Walk on the Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-walk-on-the-beachreg-csp-975)
- [Benjamin Moore Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cork-2153-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Leap of Faith](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-leap-of-faith-210)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeymoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeymoon-af-345)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chiswell-blue-cw-660)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/CSP-970

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.