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SW Accessible Beige Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding
SW Accessible Beige Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 57.9), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator
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Overview
SW Accessible Beige is a light greige-taupe with a warm (yellow) undertone and a calculated LRV of 57.9. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 1.5:1, which gives soft contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the board and batten pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Board and Batten layout on a 7 ft bathroom wall
With battens every 16 in, a 7 ft wall takes 7 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 21.9 m of board including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
Building the board and batten pattern
Fix the top rail level first, then hang the battens from it at 16 in spacing. Start from the center of the wall so the end gaps match.
Painting molding in SW Accessible Beige
Greige and taupe hide small gaps and uneven caulk lines well, which makes them forgiving on DIY molding.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Accessible Beige | Sherwin-Williams | #D1C7B8 | 57.9 | warm (yellow) | light | 1.5:1 | 9.87:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | SW Accessible Beige | #D1C7B8 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | SW Ivory Lace | #ECE5D8 | 1.33:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | Black | #1F1F1F | 9.87:1 | Dark trim for a graphic outline |
Bathroom wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5 | 88 in | 15.65 m | 16 in |
| 7 ft | 7 | 88 in | 21.9 m | 16 in |
| 9 ft | 8 | 88 in | 25.7 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 7 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 7 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITDecorative Board and Batten Wall Accent Molding Kit | Pre-Cut & Ready to Assemble
From $775.00
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02 / KITBoard and Batten Half Wall Paneling Kit with Chair Rail | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $31.42
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03 / KITAccent Board and Batten Design Wall Covering Kit, Factory Primed | Pre-Cut & Ready to Assemble
From $607.00
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04 / KITPre-Cut Board and Batten Wall Trim Panels, Easy DIY Wall Moulding | Quick Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $733.00
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05 / KITHeritage DIY Board and Batten Panels, Pre-Cut MDF for Fast Installation | Unprimed W:75mm x T:8mm
From $581.00
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06 / KITDIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $515.00
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How many battens for a 7 ft wall?
7 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 7 ft run.
Is SW Accessible Beige warm or cool?
SW Accessible Beige has a warm (yellow) undertone and reads as a light greige-taupe. Its calculated LRV is 57.9, so it sits in the mid range, where molding shadows show clearly.
Should trim be the same color as SW Accessible Beige walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds soft contrast (1.5:1), and black trim gives 9.87:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a bathroom?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026