Avant Garde 272 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2AA78, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone .02 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C2AA78 · 272
Avant Garde
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Avant Garde Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2AA78
RGB194, 170, 120
Estimated LRV41.6
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Stone .02
Colorhouse
#C1A878
Close digital match
Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
#BEA775
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Golden Popover
Valspar
#C2A878
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Happy Camper
Vista Paint
#BEAA7D
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Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
#C0A87C
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Antiquity
PPG
#C1A87C
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Cliff Ridge
Behr
#C2AA7F
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Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
#C9AB73
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Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
#C6B183
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Ripe Olives
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#C0A569
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Beige
RAL
#C2B078
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Duster
Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Avant Garde
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Avant Garde
#C2AA78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B082
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Avant Garde
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Avant Garde 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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Avant Garde — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Avant Garde have?
Avant Garde 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 Avant Garde from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Avant Garde are Stone .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Golden Popover by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Avant Garde'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 Avant Garde?
Avant Garde has a estimated lightness value of 41.6, 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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