Benjamin Moore Cedar Key: A Complete Color Review

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

If you're looking for a warm and inviting paint color, warm neutrals are always a great option.

They add depth, create a cozy atmosphere, and work as a beautiful backdrop for your home decor.

Warm neutrals cover a wide range – beige, tan, taupe, greige, and sometimes even gray. These colors often blend into each other, making them feel soft and unique.

Today, let’s talk about Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore.

This gorgeous shade is a warm beige that sometimes leans taupe. If you love a soft, neutral color that’s easy to work with, this might be the one for you!

Cedar Key, Benjamin Moore, 982

Cedar Key is a crisp beige with a hint of taupe, giving it a neutral appearance.

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Color Family

Cedar Key is in the white family.

Light Reflectance Value

61

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 61, Cedar Key is a light beige. It will look bright and airy in well-lit rooms but still has enough depth to feel warm and grounded.

RGB Colors

R: 217 G: 205 B: 190

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.

Cedar Key has a good mix, making it a true warm neutral.

Hex Code

#D9CDBE

Undertones

Cedar Key has a warm orange undertone with a hint of pink-taupe. This mix keeps it from feeling too warm or too gray.

• In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, it will look lighter and warmer—more of a soft beige.
• In north-facing rooms with less natural light, it will appear slightly darker and lean more taupe.

Best uses

Cedar Key is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color. If you love a warm, sophisticated look, here are some great places to use it:

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

Similar Colors

If you love Cedar Key but want to explore similar shades, check out these options:

• Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray
• Behr Gray Envelope
• Sherwin Williams Dumpling
• Benjamin Moore Elmira White
• Behr Aged Beige
• Sherwin Williams Grecian Ivory
• Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies

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Coordinating Colors

As a neutral, Cedar Key pairs beautifully with many other colors, including soft whites, grays, blues, greens, browns, blacks, oranges, and reds.

Mid-toned taupes:

• Waynesboro Taupe
• Creekbed
• Weimaraner
• Ticonderoga Taupe
• Cabot Trail

Terracotta oranges / golden or caramel browns:

• Potters Clay
• Harbor Highlands Tan
• Butterscotch Sundae
• Maple Syrup
• Desert Beach

Off-whites:

• Seapearl
• Glacier White
• Dove Wing
• Soft Chamois
• Cloud Cover

Trim Colors

For trim, soft whites work best. Try these:

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 Cedar Key.

What is the undertone of Cedar Key?

Benjamin Moore Cedar Key has a warm orange undertone, as well as a very subtle pink-taupe undertone.

Cedar Key will appear warmer and more beige in rooms with lots of natural light. It will appear less warm and more neutral / more taupe in darker spaces.

Are Benjamin Moore Cedar Key 982 and Cedar Key OC-16 the same color?

Yes! These are the same color, just labeled under different collections.

Is Cedar Key warm or cool?

Benjamin Moore Cedar Key is a warm beige paint color.

• In bright rooms with natural light, it will look lighter and more beige.
• In darker spaces, it will appear slightly more neutral, even leaning taupe.

What's the difference: BM Cedar Key vs Pale Oak?

Cedar Key and Pale Oak are both gorgeous, warm neutrals. However, there are some key differences.

• Cedar Key (LRV 61) is darker than Pale Oak (LRV 68).
• Cedar Key is more beige with warm orange undertones, while Pale Oak is more greige with warm gray undertones.
• Cedar Key is more saturated, while Pale Oak is softer and more muted.

If you’re unsure, swatch them side by side to see which one you love more!

What color trim goes with Cedar Key?

As a warm beige, Cedar Key pairs beautifully with soft whites for trim. Try SW Alabaster, BM White Dove or Behr Cameo White.

What's the difference: BM Cedar Key vs Revere Pewter?

Cedar Key and Revere Pewter are both great neutral paint color options! There are, however, some key differences between the two.

• Cedar Key (LRV 61) is lighter than Revere Pewter (LRV 55).
• Cedar Key is warmer, while Revere Pewter is more neutral.
• While Cedar Key is a beige, Revere Pewter is a greige (gray + beige).

The best way to decide? Test them both in your space and see which one feels right.

Thanks for reading!