Looking for the perfect dusty peach paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Raleigh Peach and if it might be right for your home!
There's something about a soft, dusty peach. It feels warm and comforting, and almost neutral. It's a hint of subtle color without being in-your-face bold.
You can lean into its neutral-ness, using it as a soft background color, or you can pair Raleigh Peach with other bolder hues to make a statement. This is a versatile one!
Peachy colors feel timeless and familiar, bringing a delicate vibe to a space. They're a great option when you want a subtle whiff of color.
Let's talk about the details of Benjamin Moore Raleigh Peach.
Raleigh Peach, Benjamin Moore, CW-205
Raleigh Peach is a dusty, soft peach. It feels both historic and familiar.
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Color Family
Raleigh Peach is in the orange family.
Light Reflectance Value
63
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 63, Raleigh Peach is a light, soft color. It appears as a light and bright color without being washed out. It has enough color depth to hold its own.
RGB Colors
R: 231 G: 204 B: 184
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
#E7CCB8
Undertones
Raleigh Peach has warm red-orange undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Raleigh Peach will appear lighter, brighter, and warmer. You may catch some of that orange undertone.
In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Raleigh Peach will appear a bit darker, less warm, and less orange.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Because Raleigh Peach is a light, warm tone, it's versatile enough to use in many places.
Here are my favorite uses for Raleigh Peach:
- For all of the walls in any room - especially a very large room
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Front door or shutters
- Cabinets or kitchen island
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Golden Beige
- Behr Tapestry Beige
- Sherwin Williams Peach Fuzz
- Benjamin Moore Melon Cup
- Behr Cockleshell
- Sherwin Williams Aristocrat Peach
- Benjamin Moore Basking Ridge Beige
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Coordinating Colors
Raleigh Peach pairs well with many other colors, including grays, browns, bright whites, and creamy off-whites.
For more color, pair Raleigh Peach with blues, greens, or reds.
Deep, dark grays:
- Ambler Slate
- Gray
- Temptation
- Deep Space
- Flint
Bright, crisp whites:
- Chantilly Lace
- Ice Mist
- Snow White
- Distant Gray
- Wedding Veil
Creamy off-whites:
- Franklin White
- Sandy Beaches
- Cappuccino Froth
- Pelican Beach
- Wood Ash
Trim Colors
Raleigh Peach walls pair well with bright white trim in order to give your room a nice contrast.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Raleigh Peach color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Raleigh Peach.
What color is Ben Moore Raleigh Peach?
Raleigh Peach is a dusty, soft peach.
In brighter spaces, Raleigh Peach will appear lighter, brighter, and warmer. In darker spaces, it will appear a bit darker, less warm, and less orange.
Give it a swatch in your home and see what you think!
What color trim with BM Raleigh Peach?
Pairing Raleigh Peach walls with a bright white trim gives your room a nice contrast. My favorite bright whites for trim are BM Simply White, Behr Ultra Pure White, and SW Extra White.
What are the undertones of BM Raleigh Peach?
Raleigh Peach has warm red-orange undertones, giving it a nice, soft feeling.
What's the difference: BM Raleigh Peach vs Golden Beige?
Raleigh Peach is a bit darker, more orange, and more muted. Golden Beige is lighter, a bit more red, and more saturated.
These two are pretty similar, so it's helpful to swatch them side by side. Then you can see which one feels right in your space.
What's the difference: BM Raleigh Peach vs Melon Cup?
These peachy shades are similar! However, no two paint colors are exactly the same.
Their LRVs are very similar (62.65 and 63.82), so while Melon Cup is slightly lighter, the difference is minimal enough it's hard to notice.
Raleigh Peach is bit more orange / more muted, and Melon Cup is more red / more saturated.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
Is BM Raleigh Peach warm or cool?
BM Raleigh Peach is a warm paint color. It's a soft, dusty peach with warm red-orange undertones.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
