Barley 199 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EED8A5, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Upbeat from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #EED8A5 · 199
Barley
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Barley Technical Profile
HEX Code#EED8A5
RGB238, 216, 165
Estimated LRV67.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Upbeat
PPG
#F1D9A5
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Quiet Veranda
Behr
#EDD6A5
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Shortcake
Vista Paint
#EEDAAA
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Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
#EFDBA7
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Canary Diamond
Valspar
#ECD8A2
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Shortcake
Hirshfield's
#EEDAAC
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Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFD5A1
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Grain .02
Colorhouse
#F4DEA8
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Drop Of Gold
Kilz
#F3DBAC
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Glimmer Bright
Dutch Boy
#F4DFAE
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Banana Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F5DEAF
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Colors That Work With Barley
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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
Digital 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
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Barley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barley have?
Barley 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 Barley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barley are Upbeat by PPG (a close digital match), Quiet Veranda by Behr (a close digital match), Shortcake by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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