Cumin HDC-AC-16 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAA474, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rattan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BAA474 · HDC-AC-16
Cumin
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cumin Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAA474
RGB186, 164, 116
Estimated LRV38.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Rattan
Benjamin Moore
#BCA678
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Sassafras
Vista Paint
#B9A478
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Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
#BEA775
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Sailor's Knot
PPG
#B8A47A
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Sassafras
Hirshfield's
#BAA47A
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Stone .02
Colorhouse
#C1A878
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Golden Popover
Valspar
#C2A878
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Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
#C0A87C
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Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
#BFA270
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#B3A477
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Colors That Work With Cumin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cumin
#BAA474
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cumin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cumin 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
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Cumin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cumin have?
Cumin by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cumin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cumin are Rattan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grenada Hills Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sassafras by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cumin's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cumin?
Cumin has a estimated lightness value of 38.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Cumin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.