Pocket Watch N290-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C1AE7A, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1AE7A · N290-5
Pocket Watch
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pocket Watch Technical Profile
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Pocket Watch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pocket Watch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPocket Watch
Nearly identical
RALBeige
Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Honey Oak
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Happy Camper
Vista Paint
Very similar
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pocket Watch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pocket Watch
#C1AE7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pocket Watch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pocket Watch 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 Pocket Watch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pocket Watch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pocket Watch have?
Pocket Watch by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pocket Watch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pocket Watch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pocket Watch are Beige by RAL (a near-identical match), Honey Oak by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Sage by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pocket Watch'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 Pocket Watch?
Pocket Watch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, 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
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 Pocket Watch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.