Ground Cumin UL180-24 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BD9E6E, estimated 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.
Behr · #BD9E6E · UL180-24
Ground Cumin
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ground Cumin Technical Profile
HEX Code#BD9E6E
RGB189, 158, 110
Estimated LRV36.4
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
A Touch of Gold
PPG
#C0A171
Close digital match
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
#BF9E6A
Close digital match
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#C19F6E
Close digital match
Duster
Farrow & Ball
#BA9C69
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New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
#B89B6B
Close digital match
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
#C2A06D
Close digital match
Timeless Gold
Valspar
#B69B70
Close digital match
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
#C6A271
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#B7986D
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Colors That Work With Ground Cumin
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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
Digital 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.
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ground Cumin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Cumin are A Touch of Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Silence is Golden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.