Benjamin Moore Hush: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect beige paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Hush and if it might be right for your home!

Beige gets a bad rap—builder beige, boring beige—I’ve heard it all. But honestly? Beige can be warm, inviting, and effortlessly stylish when you find the right one.

A good beige creates that cozy, welcoming feel without overwhelming a space.

It’s soft, versatile, and works with just about any decor style, whether you love light and airy neutrals or deeper, moodier tones. It’s the kind of color that blends beautifully, letting your furniture and personal style shine.

One beige that does this beautifully is Hush. With the perfect balance of gray and brown, it’s a true neutral that feels timeless and effortless. Let’s take a closer look!

Hush, Benjamin Moore, AF-95

Hush is a beautiful, soft beige that strikes the perfect balance—it’s not too gray, not too brown, just a warm and inviting neutral.

If you’re looking for a beige that feels effortless and timeless, this might be the one.

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Color Family

Hush is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

57

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

With an LRV of 57, Hush sits in the light to mid-tone range. It’s soft and airy but still has enough depth to bring warmth to a space without feeling washed out.

RGB Colors

R: 212 G: 201 B: 175

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#D4C9AF

Undertones

Hush has soft orange and yellow undertones, which give it that warm, cozy feel.

In north-facing rooms with cooler light, it leans more neutral and slightly darker. If you’re looking for a very light beige, Hush might feel a bit too deep in low-light spaces.

In south-facing rooms with lots of sunlight, Hush will appear warmer and lighter.

Best uses

Hush is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color. It works especially well in well-lit spaces, such as south-facing rooms.

Some great places to use Hush include:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

If you love Hush but want to explore other options, here are a few similar shades:

• Benjamin Moore Crisp Khaki
• Behr Sand Fossil
• Sherwin Williams Natural Wool
• Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige
• Behr Prairie House
• Sherwin Williams Rice Grain
• Benjamin Moore Bleeker Beige

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Coordinating Colors

As a warm neutral, Hush pairs well with various colors, especially warm earth tones.

For a soft, natural look, try pairing Hush with warm greens, browns, whites, or creams.

For a bolder contrast, it also works well with soft blues, violets, and grays.

Mid-toned soft greens:

• Jojoba
• Rolling Hills
• Passion Vine
• Wethersfield Moss
• Springfield Sage

Deep green-browns:

• Crownsville Gray
• Sussex Green
• Pining for You
• Smoke Bush
• Majestic Sage

Mid to dark-toned warm browns:

• Edgewood Rocks
• Maple Valley
• Caramel Apple
• Acorn
• Hillcrest Tan

Trim Colors

Being a warm paint color, Hush pairs well with soft, whites for trim.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Hush.

What are the undertones of Benjamin Moore Hush?

Hush is a warm beige with yellow and orange undertones. It balances brown and gray, making it a good neutral beige.

Is BM Hush warm or cool?

BM Hush is a warm beige paint color.

Are BM Hush and Behr Hush the same?

Despite sharing a name, Benjamin Moore Hush and Behr Hush are very different paint colors.

BM Hush is a warm beige, and Behr Hush is a light gray with blue undertones. Both gorgeous but not similar!

Is Benjamin Moore Hush a greige?

BM Hush is a warm beige. Hush is not a greige. It balances brown and gray very well, making it a good neutral beige.

What's the difference: BM Hush vs Crisp Khaki?

Benjamin Moore Hush and Crisp Khaki are similar warm mid-toned beiges.

Hush (LRV 57) is lighter than Crisp Khaki (LRV 54).

Crisp Khaki leans slightly more yellow and is more saturated than Hush. Hush is a bit more muted.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

What's the difference: BM Hush vs Shaker Beige?

Benjamin Moore Hush and Shaker Beige are similar warm mid-toned beiges.

Shaker Beige (LRV 53) is darker than Hush (LRV 57).

Shaker Beige is slightly more saturated than Hush, whereas Hush is more muted.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

Thanks for reading!