Jicama
What Jicama Actually Looks Like
Jicama is a soft, warm tan that sits closer to a light caramel cream than a true neutral. It reads inviting and settled, never stark, and has just enough color to feel intentional without demanding attention. In bright natural light it shows its creamier, almost buttery side. In lower light or north-facing rooms it leans warmer and more golden.
Jicama Undertones
The hex value places this color firmly in warm territory, with a peachy-golden base beneath the tan surface. It is not a cool greige and not a true yellow. The warmth is consistent enough that it will read warm in almost any light condition, though the exact balance of peach versus gold will shift depending on whether your light source is cool or warm.
Where Jicama Works Best
Jicama suits spaces where you want warmth without heaviness. Living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms benefit most because the color wraps a room gently. It works on all four walls or as a single accent wall behind warm wood furniture. South- and west-facing rooms let it breathe. North-facing rooms are fine, but expect a slightly deeper, richer read. It holds up on exteriors too, where it pairs well with natural wood trim and earthy stone.
Where to put Jicama
Jicama wraps a living room in an easy, settled warmth. Pair it with natural wood tones, leather, or linen upholstery and it will feel cohesive without looking matchy. Keep trim in a warm off-white to avoid jarring contrast.
The color is rich enough to make a dining room feel defined without going dark. Candlelight and warm incandescent bulbs pull out its peachy-golden quality, which is flattering at the dinner table.
As a bedroom color, Jicama reads restful and warm. It works especially well with natural fiber textiles, rattan or cane furniture, and muted botanical prints.
Because it is available in both interior and exterior formulas, Jicama translates well to siding and body color. Natural wood trim, wrought iron hardware, and earthy stone complement it without fighting the warmth.
What to Pair With Jicama
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for Jicama AF-315. As a general approach, pair it with off-whites that carry warm undertones for trim, rich medium browns or deep chocolates for furniture and cabinetry, and muted sage or olive greens for accents. Avoid cool stark whites on trim as they create an uncomfortable contrast with the color's warm base.
Colors that clash with Jicama
If an adjacent room is painted in a cool gray or blue-gray, the transition into Jicama's warm tan can feel abrupt and slightly clashing rather than connected.
Bright, blue-toned white trim on baseboards and door casings will fight Jicama's warmth and make the wall color read more yellow or orange than it actually is.
Gray-washed wood floors or cool stone tile can undercut Jicama's warmth and make the combination feel unresolved.
Common questions
Jicama carries the Benjamin Moore code AF-315, hex #F2DEBC, and an LRV of 72.47, which places it comfortably in the light range. It reflects a good amount of light without reading as a pastel or near-white.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers Jicama in both interior and exterior formulas, so you can use it on interior walls and match it to exterior siding or body color.
In most lighting conditions it reads as a warm tan first, with the peach quality showing up more in warm incandescent or candlelight. In cool or north-facing light it leans toward a deeper golden tan.
Eggshell is the most practical choice for living areas and bedrooms. It handles light cleaning, avoids the flatness of matte, and does not amplify imperfections the way satin can in older homes.