Barley Grass 271 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9B281, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wheat Grass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9B281 · 271
Barley Grass
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barley Grass Technical Profile
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Barley Grass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barley Grass 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 Grass
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWheat Grass
Wheat Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Somber
PPG
Nearly identical
Pocket Watch
Behr
Very similar
Green Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barley Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barley Grass
#C9B281
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barley Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barley Grass 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 Grass.
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 Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barley Grass have?
Barley Grass 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 Grass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barley Grass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barley Grass are Wheat Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Desert Floor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tweed Jacket by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barley Grass'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 Grass?
Barley Grass has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barley Grass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.