Minimum Beige HDC-MD-17 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9D4BD, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dune Walk from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E9D4BD · HDC-MD-17
Minimum Beige
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Minimum Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9D4BD
RGB233, 212, 189
Estimated LRV68.1
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Dune Walk
Vista Paint
#EBD6BE
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Verona Beach
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#E9D3BA
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Tanglewood Park
Valspar
#E8D4BC
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Point Beach
Benjamin Moore
#EBD4BC
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Dutch Boy
#E6D3BF
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Oak Buff
PPG
#EED8C2
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Indian White
Sherwin-Williams
#EEDAC3
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Almond Cake
Kilz
#EEDAC4
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Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
#E3D1BB
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Colors That Work With Minimum Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minimum Beige
#E9D4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minimum Beige
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minimum Beige Room Palettes
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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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Minimum Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minimum Beige have?
Minimum Beige by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Minimum Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minimum Beige are Dune Walk by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Baked Biscuit by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Verona Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minimum Beige'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 Minimum Beige?
Minimum Beige has a estimated lightness value of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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