Barley 199 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EED8A5, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Upbeat from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EED8A5 · 199
Barley
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barley Technical Profile
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Barley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBarley
Nearly identical
PPGUpbeat
Upbeat
PPG
Nearly identical
Quiet Veranda
Behr
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canary Diamond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glimmer Bright
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barley
#EED8A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barley 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 Barley.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barley have?
Barley 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 Barley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barley are Upbeat by PPG (a near-identical match), Quiet Veranda by Behr (a near-identical match), Shortcake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barley'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 Barley?
Barley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.6, 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 Barley's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.