Benjamin Moore Driftwood: A Complete Color Review

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

If you love a warm neutral paint color, a brown-gray combo may be just what you're looking for!

These complex colors are gorgeous, providing both a neutral backdrop and a beautiful, welcoming vibe. The possibilities are endless!

These neutral colors can be used in a variety of spaces. Think built-ins, walls of a cozy bedroom, shutters, and more!

Benjamin Moore Driftwood is a unique color with endless possibilities. Let's talk about the intricate details that make up this gorgeous color.

Driftwood, Benjamin Moore, 2107-40

Driftwood is a warm neutral, combining shades of brown, taupe, and gray. It gives a space a sophisticated yet peaceful feel.

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Color Family

Driftwood is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

25

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 25, Driftwood is on the darker side of mid-range. It won’t reflect a ton of light, so it works best in spaces that already have natural or layered lighting.

RGB Colors

R: 151 G: 132 B: 119

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

#978477

Undertones

Driftwood has tones of brown, taupe, and gray. You might also notice that it has a very subtle red undertone.

Unlike many similar taupe hues, Driftwood does not show a green undertone.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Driftwood will appear warmer, lighter, and more brown / taupe.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Driftwood will appear darker, cooler, and more gray.

Best uses

You can use Driftwood almost anywhere. It feels inviting without being loud, which makes it great for rooms where you want to unwind. I’d try it in:

• Living rooms, bedrooms, or dens where you want a cozy, organic feel
• Accent wall
• A focal point such as a fireplace or built-ins
• Home exterior
• Interior or exterior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Beigewood
• Behr Earthnut
• Sherwin Williams Timeless Taupe
• Benjamin Moore Woodacres
• Behr Dry Brown
• Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe
• Benjamin Moore Ticonderoga Taupe

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Coordinating Colors

As a warm neutral, Driftwood pairs well with a variety of other colors. It pairs well with cool shades, including grays, crisp whites, blues, violets, and greens.

Driftwood also pairs well with soft whites, reds, or oranges.

Cool grays:

• Metropolitan
• Half Moon Crest
• Winter Solstice
• Silver Song
• Silver Chain

Crisp whites with blue / violet undertones:

• White Diamond
• White Christmas
• White Ice
• White Violet
• Baby's Breath

Refreshing blues:

• Buxton Blue
• Colorado Gray
• Ocean City Blue
• Cape Blue
• Exhale

Trim Colors

Driftwood looks great with either bright trim colors or soft white trim colors. If you want more contrast, go with a bright white for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

If you're looking to lean into the warmth and comfort of Driftwood, go with a soft white 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 Driftwood.

Is Driftwood brown or gray?

Benjamin Moore Driftwood is a warm neutral combining brown, taupe, and gray. It will appear more brown in brighter spaces and more gray in darker spaces.

Give it a swatch in your home and see how it looks in different lighting throughout the day.

What are the undertones of Driftwood?

Driftwood has tones of brown, taupe, and gray, along with a very subtle red undertone.

In brighter, south-facing rooms, Driftwood will appear warmer, lighter, and more brown / taupe.

In darker, north-facing rooms, Driftwood will appear darker, cooler, and more gray.

Is Driftwood a warm color?

Yes, Benjamin Moore Driftwood is a warm color. It combines brown, taupe, and gray for a soft, welcoming hue.

What color trim goes with Driftwood paint?

Driftwood is versatile enough to look great with either bright or soft white trim colors. If you want more contrast, go with a bright white, such as BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.

If you're looking to lean into the warmth and comfort of Driftwood, go with a soft white, such as BM White Dove, Behr Cameo White, or SW Alabaster.

What's the difference: BM Driftwood vs Ticonderoga Taupe?

Driftwood and Ticonderoga Taupe are similar warm, neutral taupe colors.

That being said, Driftwood is slightly darker, more muted, and more red. Ticonderoga Taupe is a bit lighter, more saturated, and more orange.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Where to use Ben Moore Driftwood?

Benjamin Moore is a wonderful, warm, versatile neutral that can be used in many places. It feels warm and sophisticated without being too bold, giving it an overall peaceful vibe.

Try Driftwood in living rooms, bedrooms, or dens. It can also be a great accent color: an accent wall, a fireplace, built-ins, doors, cabinets, or a furniture piece.

Thanks for reading!