American Cheese 2019-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFD867, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mariposa from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FFD867 · 2019-40
American Cheese
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
American Cheese Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFD867
RGB255, 216, 103
Estimated LRV67.5
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Mariposa
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#FCD766
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Wildflower Honey
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#FDD86B
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Golden Nectar
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#FFDA68
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Bright Fires
Vista Paint
#FFD668
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Lemon Twist
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#FED95D
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#FED95D
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Summer Gold
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#FDD25D
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#FFD754
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#FAD675
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Colors That Work With American Cheese
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
American Cheese
#FFD867
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for American Cheese
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
American Cheese 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
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American Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does American Cheese have?
American Cheese by Benjamin Moore 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 American Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Cheese are Mariposa by PPG (a close digital match), Wildflower Honey by Behr (a close digital match), Golden Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting American Cheese'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 American Cheese?
American Cheese has a estimated lightness value of 67.5, 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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