Ref. #B98863 · 260F-5
Applesauce Cake
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Applesauce Cake Technical Profile
What color is Applesauce Cake? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #B98863. Colors similar to Applesauce Cake include Benjamin Moore Potters Clay, Benjamin Moore Potters Clay, Valspar Copper Hide. Applesauce Cake has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 32 gives Applesauce Cake depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Applesauce Cake pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Applesauce Cake
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Applesauce Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Applesauce Cake
#B98863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AD82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Applesauce Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Applesauce Cake Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Applesauce Cake.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Applesauce Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applesauce Cake have?
Applesauce Cake by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Applesauce Cake from other brands?
The closest matches are Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore (#BA8867), Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore (#BA8867), Copper Hide by Valspar (#BD8865). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Applesauce Cake?
Applesauce Cake has an LRV of 32.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Applesauce Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.