Ground Cumin UL180-24 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BD9E6E, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is A Touch of Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD9E6E · UL180-24
Ground Cumin
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ground Cumin Technical Profile
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Ground Cumin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ground Cumin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGround Cumin
Nearly identical
PPGA Touch of Gold
A Touch of Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Timeless Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Baked Cumin
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ground Cumin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Cumin
#BD9E6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Cumin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ground Cumin.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ground Cumin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Cumin have?
Ground Cumin by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ground Cumin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ground Cumin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Cumin are A Touch of Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Silence is Golden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ground 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 Ground Cumin?
Ground Cumin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ground Cumin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.