Ref. #CDBEA3 · PPU8-10
Rye Bread
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rye Bread Technical Profile
What color is Rye Bread? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #CDBEA3. Colors similar to Rye Bread include Sherwin-Williams Ramie, Benjamin Moore Wheeling Neutral, Valspar Country Charm. Rye Bread has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Rye Bread sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Rye Bread pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Rye Bread
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ramie
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wheeling Neutral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Charm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dusty Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandalwood Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rye Bread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rye Bread
#CDBEA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rye Bread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rye Bread 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 Rye Bread.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rye Bread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rye Bread have?
Rye Bread by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Rye Bread from other brands?
The closest matches are Ramie by Sherwin-Williams (#CDBDA2), Wheeling Neutral by Benjamin Moore (#CFBFA1), Country Charm by Valspar (#D1C2A6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rye Bread?
Rye Bread has an LRV of 52.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Rye Bread's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.