Avant Garde 272 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2AA78, 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.
Ref. #C2AA78 · 272
Avant Garde
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Avant Garde in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Avant Garde in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAvant Garde
Nearly identical
ColorhouseStone .02
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Happy Camper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antiquity
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliff Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Avant Garde
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Avant Garde.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Avant Garde in your own space before committing.
What colors match Avant Garde from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Avant Garde are Stone .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Popover by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Avant Garde's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.