American Cheese 2019-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFD867, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mariposa from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD867 · 2019-40
American Cheese
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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American Cheese in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to American Cheese in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAmerican Cheese
Nearly identical
PPGMariposa
Mariposa
PPG
Nearly identical
Wildflower Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bright Fires
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With American Cheese
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to American Cheese.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample American Cheese in your own space before committing.
What colors match American Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Cheese are Mariposa by PPG (a near-identical match), Wildflower Honey by Behr (a near-identical match), Golden Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why American Cheese's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.