Philadelphia installed — a backsplash finished with this tile. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.

Backsplash

Philadelphia

Beige

Measured surface color #f8f7f5, averaging #c8beb5.

veined 0.63 of 1.00 measured

Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut.

  • Color beige
  • tile-to-tile variation Medium

What kind of tile is Philadelphia?

We stock Philadelphia as travertine, 6x12x6. Royal White and Glacial Gray sit in the same style family if you want to compare. It reads beige. Travertine is natural stone with open pores. It wants sealing, and it will etch where acid sits.

Sizes and finishes

How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.

Sizes

Philadelphia is made in 2 sizes. Size is the decision people skip and then notice every day: it sets how much grout line ends up in the field, and a larger module on the same wall reads calmer than a small one.

  • 6x12x6
  • 6X24

Finishes

It comes in one finish, split face.

  • Split Face

What to expect once it is installed

The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.

Grout free

This one is designed to be set without grout lines. It installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but it also means the substrate has to be genuinely flat — we check that before we quote.

Piece-to-piece variation: Medium

Graded medium, which is the easy end of this scale. Order it, set it, and it looks like the sample — no dry lay, no shuffling boxes.

Certifications

On the certification side, Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. The Gold standard was written for schools, which is a stricter bar than a kitchen would ever have to clear. Worth a LEED credit too, on the jobs that track them.

What to put next to it

Built from the color we measured off Philadelphia itself, not from its name.

Measured, not guessed: #F8F7F5, very light and essentially neutral. The nearest color we hold pairings for is Pure White. It sits close to neutral, which means it will take direction from the cabinets rather than fight them.

Countertop

  • White Veined (Marble-Look) — the bright gallery kitchen — veining supplies the movement plain white lacks. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast classic
  • Black / Charcoal Stone — tuxedo scheme; hides counter mess that white counters broadcast. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
  • Butcher Block — farmhouse warmth; the wood counter keeps pure white from feeling clinical. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials classic
  • Terrazzo (Warm White Base) — Confetti-chip terrazzo does all the talking above gallery-white cabinets, giving a minimal kitchen exactly one playful sentence.. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials current

Hardware

  • Warm Brass / Satin Gold — gold on white is jewelry — warms the scheme instantly. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials classic
  • Matte Black (Metal) — graphic modern-farmhouse standard. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
  • Brushed Nickel — the resale-safe default; disappears politely. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials solid

Island

  • Navy — the proven two-tone: white perimeter, navy island. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
  • Sage Green — softer than navy, ages like a neutral. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials current
  • Natural / White Oak — white uppers + oak island is the 2020s signature. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials current

Wall color

  • Greige — walls one step warmer than the cabinets so the white reads crisp. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials classic
  • Dusty Blue — coastal calm without committing colored cabinets. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials solid

Backsplash

  • White Veined (Marble-Look) — full-height slab match with the counter — seamless and grout-free. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current
  • Sage Green — sage zellige tile adds handmade texture against flat white. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials current

Flooring

  • Natural / White Oak — white boxes float beautifully on golden oak. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials classic
  • Light Gray — gray tile keeps an all-white kitchen from glare — verify undertones in daylight. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials solid

Faucet

  • Polished Chrome — bright-on-bright; budget-friendly and honest. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials solid

Cabinets

  • Natural / White Oak — gallery walls let the grain be the art. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials classic

Steer away from

  • Cream / Antique White — cream next to pure white makes the cream look dirty — pick one white family

Questions about Philadelphia

Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.

What size is Philadelphia?

Philadelphia comes in 2 sizes: 6x12x6 · 6X24. Pick the size before the color. It decides how much grout line ends up in the field, and on the same wall a larger module reads calmer than a small one.

What color is Philadelphia, really?

We measured its own swatch at #F8F7F5 — very light and essentially neutral. It sits close to neutral, so it takes direction from the cabinets rather than fighting them. Names are marketing; that number is what the camera saw.

What is Philadelphia made of?

Philadelphia is a travertine tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.

Does Philadelphia need sealing?

Yes. Travertine is the most porous of the stones we set. Seal it on installation, keep it sealed, and use pH-neutral cleaners only.

Does Philadelphia need grout?

No — it is designed to be set without grout lines. That installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but the substrate has to be genuinely flat. We check that before we quote, not after.

Close up

Philadelphia tile, full view
Philadelphia surface detail

Swatches

Philadelphia color swatch

Tiles that look like Philadelphia

Philadelphia specifications

  • Available size 6x12x6
  • Available size 6X24

Finishes Split Face

Rated for Flooring

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